Across
23a
Weasels ten a penny in Tory politicians primarily, wearing characters (6,6)
Cutter one has boarded didn't appear to reverse (5,3)
See 15
Extend Tesla scandal? (8)
Take scoundrel on journey during date (11)
9a
Sounding challenge to mountaineer, money serious current issue (7,6)
Cardinal carried by ruminant leaves (7)
Captive audience's ceremony for old player (6,5)
Evidence of a lower dance score (4,4)
See 4
Ultimately distant, newborn chick — mine closer? (8)
French wine bottles right for French politician (6)
Down
Teams grouped together covered three miles, once (6)
Team alarmed after breaking free (4,6)
Arm bone fractured beneath hard wood (8)
Carrier crowd set on fire (8)
Manuscript never ends: an old writer unfinished still (8)
20d
Fast strike has lost power, unfortunately (8)
Stop pouring whiskey on bird (4)
Those storing money are sure it's fraudulent (10)
Exceptional transport commandered by queens turned up (8)
Reject current issue capturing heart of nation (8)
Not on time, Greek character in cab, I suspect, beginning to hurry (1,3,4)
Broadcast featuring opening of peep show again (6)
See 7
Drink in local occasionally served up (4)
Type letters or click words in the clue