What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tory pamphlet — one about Labour movement (11)" mean?

The definition is "movement". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CON (abbreviation="Tory") + TRACT (synonym="pamphlet") + I (abbreviation="one") + ON (abbreviation="about") = CONTRACTION; definition: "Labour movement" The answer is CONTRACTION.

Tory pamphlet — one about Labour movement (11)

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