What does the cryptic crossword clue "Obedient Tory at last skilfully handling ousting leader (8)" mean?

The definition is "Obedient". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). Y (synonym="final letter of [at last]") + IELDING (synonym="handling skilfully") = YIELDING; definition: "Obedient" The answer is YIELDING.

Obedient Tory at last skilfully handling ousting leader (8)

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