10 Flight direction followed by Frenchman of note (3,6)

11 Small state chasing support (5)

12 Attire perhaps once chosen by Blue record carrier (5)

13 Condition that Pepys said was lunatic (9)

14 Where monks may be perfect (2,5)

16 Kosher butcher attempted to embrace revolutionary (7)

18 Former cleaner used pot when back in country (7)

20 Hatchet man saw off England's No 1, he wrote (7)

21 Subject, one entwined in battle for surrender (9)

23 In recession, disappointing time for school (5)

24 Bilingual agreement to reach other side. (5)

25 Such conflicts are a contradiction in terms! (5,4)

26 A joint effort to put wild boar in gathering (13)

 2  Santa's domain? (5,4)

 3  Old internet connection jams group of Communists (5)

 4  Someone who classifies explorer embracing self (7)

 5  Recruits new sentinels after losing way. (7)

 6  Regular time for free drinks with rector (not in London) (2,3,4)

 7  Start of baptism under cross (5)

 8  She surprisingly is one TV talker (4,9)

 9  Only this part captures start of Cheney's amazing monster role (13)

15 Venue for marriage of Charles and Jerry? (5,4)

17 Problem to stew over, a leaderless alliance? (3,6)

19 Transport for computer consultants (7)

20 Bridge partner obstructs end of play after opening finesse (7)

22 One in transport round capital (5)

23 Being available, I leave John (2,3)