What does the cryptic crossword clue "British PM's unfinished struggle (6)" mean?

The definition is "British". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. B (synonym of "British") + ATTLEE (synonym of "PM's") [curtailing: "unfinished"]; definition: "struggle" The answer is BATTLE.

British PM's unfinished struggle (6)

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