What does the cryptic crossword clue "Labour MP replacing Rishi initially - that's a relief (9)" mean?

The definition is "relief". The wordplay uses acrostic. EXE (synonym="EXE") + MP (synonym="MP") + TION (synonym="labour = hard work") = EXEMPTION; definition: "a relief" The answer is EXEMPTION.

Labour MP replacing Rishi initially - that's a relief (9)

Independent Cryptic #11617 | 15 Across | 2024-01-04 flower

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