What does the cryptic crossword clue "Required Ms Platell to reject a party that she supports (9)" mean?

The definition is "Required". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MANDA (synonym="journalist Amanda Platell") + TORY (synonym="her political party: she worked for the Conservative Party under William Hague and writes for the right-leaning Daily Mail") = MANDATORY; definition: "Required" The answer is MANDATORY.

Required Ms Platell to reject a party that she supports (9)

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