The Telegraph Cryptic puzzle clues 2016 Dec 17

• A British composer, one staying on the 9 Crossword Clue
• American soldier visiting upset Christmas host Crossword Clue
• A party gets navy on deck Crossword Clue
• Chap having audacity to strike grand official Crossword Clue
• Drink of type unknown Crossword Clue
• Dumps Labrador perhaps Crossword Clue
• Elite athlete once running round East Crossword Clue
• European caught notorious criminal -- one with high self-opinion Crossword Clue
• Fletcher -- an ungainly footballer Crossword Clue
• Group of Nicaraguan rebel fighters? It's run illegally Crossword Clue
• He delivers cutting remark about wife with hesitation Crossword Clue
• I'm surprised, keeping poems by Tennyson originally in reserve Crossword Clue
• Instruction providing unfavourable information about the City I have to follow Crossword Clue
• In time, great flows from the south becoming essential Crossword Clue
• Lady's partner married in horse-drawn vehicle Crossword Clue
• Lorry to continue shaking Crossword Clue
• Lots in detective team coming back with force Crossword Clue
• Mere elk roaming around area Crossword Clue
• Naval vessel runs old fighter into shelter built for fliers Crossword Clue
• Old scientist treated English troop Crossword Clue
• People watching rowing boat crossing river Crossword Clue
• Petition therefore within the law Crossword Clue
• Race in the bustling business centre Crossword Clue
• Really honest bubbly people seeking mates Crossword Clue
• Record not so strong I put in denial of responsibility Crossword Clue
• Some French fiend and a tragic heroine Crossword Clue
• Team triumphed Crossword Clue
• Top marks picked up by expert Crossword Clue
• Well-groomed cattle Crossword Clue
• Work with relief manager after this person turned up Crossword Clue