What does the cryptic crossword clue "Like old parliament game joined by politician (4)" mean?

The definition is "Like old parliament". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RU (abbreviation="game") + MP (abbreviation="politician") = RUMP; definition: "Like old parliament" The answer is RUMP.

Like old parliament game joined by politician (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29257 | 16 Across | 2023-12-19 flower

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