This crossword No. 26552 clues and answers were published on Wed 22 Apr 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26552 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – Tension generated by topless frolics outside Number 10 : ANXIETY
8-across – See 1 : BOARDER
9-across – Pretty short message : TWEE
10-across – UKIP not suitable for everyone, suspends transatlantic services : RESTSTOPS
12-across – Tartan cloth for the party : PLAID
13-across – Eaterie with a continental stimulant : CAFFEINE
15-across – It’s spotted before penultimate vote in Parliament : DIET
16-across – American author’s Fourth of July verse : POESY
17-across – Slugs for children : TOTS
18-across – Is racist organisation dividing Farage constituents? : TRIASSIC
20-across – Labour leader in a hole — produce new poll? : CALVE
21-across – Stage a coup? Balls might : OVERPOWER
22-across – Jeer and grunt before beginning and end : GIBE
24-across – Tackle man with three feet : HALYARD
25-across – Withdraws research about two ducks : REPAIRS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Ward Osborne off — he can go downhill fast : SNOW
2-down – Prisoner at the back of emergency transporter : LIFERAFT
3-down – Blast! Flipping Miliband gave me the eye! : STARED
4-down – Lib Dem leader’s broadcast an irritant for Derby candidates : HORSEFLY
5-down – Enjoy this dance rhythm : GROOVE
6-down – Policies? Environment and sustainability primarily for Greens : PEAS
11-down – Dacre’s tricked Galloway, perhaps — it’s above criticism : SACREDCOW
12-down – Before or after electoral method number one? : PRIOR
14-down – Mineral turning up in travertine : NITRE
16-down – Papers vote for the Left : PASSPORT
17-down – Cable to phone Mrs Simpson back : TELEGRAM
19-down – Tree-hugger repeatedly getting Sturgeon’s vote? : AYEAYE
20-down – Fat lady singing here? Rattled Cameron gives nothing away : CARMEN
21-down – Fine wine? No time! : OKAY
23-down – B – O = b : BORN
This crossword has in total 30 where 15 are across and 15 are down.