What does the cryptic crossword clue "Feels sad about national party’s complaints (10)" mean?

The definition is "complaints". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ANC (synonym="political party") in GRIEVES (synonym="GRIEVES") = GRIEVANCES; definition: "complaints" The answer is GRIEVANCES.

Feels sad about national party’s complaints (10)

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