What does the cryptic crossword clue "Compare Liz with Boris's predecessor - we mustn't have her back (5)" mean?

The definition is "back". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LI (synonym="LI") + KEN (synonym="=Boris’s predecessor, i.e. Kev Livingstone, Boris Johnson’s predecessor as Mayor of London") = LIKEN; definition: "Compare" The answer is LIKEN.

Compare Liz with Boris's predecessor - we mustn't have her back (5)

Independent Cryptic #11826 | 15 Across | 2024-09-04 flower

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