What does the cryptic crossword clue "Born: a new rule for old PM (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "old PM". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of BORNA ("Born: a") + LAW (abbreviation of "rule") [anagram: "new"] = BONARLAW; definition: "old PM" The answer is Bonar Law.

Born: a new rule for old PM (5,3)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3086 | 2 Down | 2020-12-13 flower

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