What does the cryptic crossword clue "Theatrical assistant’s article on supporting Starmer (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRO (synonym=""supporting"") + PM (synonym="Prime Minister, so "Starmer"") + AN (synonym=""article"") = PROPMAN The answer is PROPMAN.

Theatrical assistant’s article on supporting Starmer (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29545 | 24 Across | 2024-11-20 flower

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