6  Animal everyone rejected needs mother (5)

 9  Sample of carpet in genuine colour (5)

10 Longing for the past is again lost in confusion (9)

11 Within design chosen by European, style protective metal plate (10)

12 Drink a half of beer meeting voluntary limits (4)

14 Knocked down and said to be broken (7)

15 Commotion resulting from German storm heading off towards Greece reportedly (7)

17 Denies broadcast is at the centre of rows (7)

19 Force simple touts to give up pre-arranged place (7)

20 Associates lacking in clothing accessories? It's a blow (4)

22 Dish composer consumes excessively, attracting endless support (7,3)

25 Criticise shadow politician, possibly, one displaying aggression against opponents (6,3)

26 Sentimental daughter following river (5)

27 Desire greatly a period at home with no one present (5)

28 Leave strip of land for sweetheart's Christmas Day game? (9)

 1  Substance mostly used as a mask in film-making (5)

 2  Aware of carbon monoxide above scatter cushions husband removed (9)

 3  Subverted ceremonial position of monarch one hears? (10)

 4  Hint journalist has a crooked manner (7)

 5  Complete training and faint (4,3)

 6  Some over-familiarity exposes storyteller (4)

 7  Absence of English flower from region of France generates debate (5)

 8  Old woman held in Arkansas over foolish bloomer (9)

13 Sound, accepted US reptile breeder (10)

14 After Anglo-Japanese capital withdrawals, afraid juicy settlement's held in trust (9)

16 Extend lavish picnic? (9)

18 Rose failed to meet another's expectations (5,2)

19 A number, for example, penned in Italian club (7)

21 Islamic ruling disclosed from note on old airline (5)

23 Drop of rum disappearing from last supply (5)

24 International company adds new image (4)