The Telegraph Cryptic puzzle clues 2015 Dec 21

• A heroic swimmer accepting kiss from a great man in history Crossword Clue
• An indication of approval backing Italian lady Crossword Clue
• Catchphrases put new gloss over a nation's leader Crossword Clue
• Compete with Western opinion Crossword Clue
• Country taking in reciprocal support Crossword Clue
• Drops of water Crossword Clue
• Extinct animal may still make raid on us Crossword Clue
• Flower blooms, the last to come up around the start of spring Crossword Clue
• Frank had a meal, but he hasn't yet a seat Crossword Clue
• Give credit? You need faith to do it Crossword Clue
• Gunner's school? Crossword Clue
• Haul fish around these islands? Crossword Clue
• He'll let you have lots at knock-down prices Crossword Clue
• Important shipping line Crossword Clue
• Let dates be set for discussions Crossword Clue
• Military assistant gives help on a point Crossword Clue
• Mineral used in ancient alchemy Crossword Clue
• Not even a gymnast would use such bars Crossword Clue
• Not flush, but accepted by social clique Crossword Clue
• Passing of time with pleasing novel Crossword Clue
• Points about unusual Roman invaders Crossword Clue
• Repeatedly hit on the forehead to intimidate Crossword Clue
• Resolution not to be broken Crossword Clue
• Rings and stones are processed Crossword Clue
• She has reached match point Crossword Clue
• State I had found uplifting with love Crossword Clue
• Talks continuously disconcert offspring Crossword Clue
• This may light up the game Crossword Clue
• Threatens to get money Crossword Clue
• Unauthorised retreat Crossword Clue
• Untidy serving men eat here Crossword Clue