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No doubt! But I don't have astrum in my Chambers either!

Farr, you'll find it under astral.
I'm finished apart from 41ac - impression of willow set apart ?e?l. Been staring at it for ages.

teenieleek, it's a triple definition.

Thanks ginge. When I first saw the heading I thought it was another one about the election but no, a true Doc.

Ok ginge, finally got it, one meaning of course meant nothing to me. I think I hate Edmund, although I don't suppose he'll be too bothered by my enmity!

Farr - I wrote a thank-you post for directiing me to "parle" in response to my plea - but failed to push the add button. So, a belated thanks for leading me to an early finish.

re 8d - RAF types will know "Per ardua ad astra"

40A Spenser's kingdom where His Excellency has the last word almost (5)
The only unchecked letter is the first one.
R fits in with the definition (Spenser's kingdom)
However it seems to be H from the wordplay ie HE for His Excellency.
What do others have please?

heame(n)

heame - spencer for home (or i suppose kingdom???)