What does the cryptic crossword clue "Red flag appropriated by Centre, Labour heading to the right? (5)" mean?

The definition is "right?". The wordplay uses a reversal. Hidden reversed in "red flag appropriated by cenTRE, LAbour heading to the right?" The answer is ALERT.

Red flag appropriated by Centre, Labour heading to the right? (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29397 | 26 Across | 2024-05-31 flower

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