What does the cryptic crossword clue "Setter backing Iron Lady in charge? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Lady in charge". The wordplay uses a reversal. ME (reversal="the setter") + PRESS (synonym="iron") = EMPRESS The answer is EMPRESS.

Setter backing Iron Lady in charge? (7)

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