What does the cryptic crossword clue "Labour henchman holds back prime minister (5)" mean?

The definition is "prime minister". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden reversed in "laboUR HENchman holds back prime minister" The answer is NEHRU.

Labour henchman holds back prime minister (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29025 | 16 Across | 2023-03-23 flower

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