Tory PM cycling south-east area deep in our region (5,3)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31246, 17D

17D — Tory PM cycling south-east area deep in our region (5,3)IRISH SEA

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'deep in our region' — The definition of the answer is 'deep in our region' — the Irish Sea is the body of water between Great Britain and Ireland.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'cycling'
  • Operation
    'cycling' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'Tory PM'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Tory PM' → RISHI
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'south-east area' → SEA
  • Assembly
    (RISHI > IRISH) + SEA = IRISH SEA

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