The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word ELECTIONEER
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The straight part
We know that "Lie etc, to change single ruling party?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lie etc, to change single ruling party? = electioneer.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ELECTIONEER mean?
ELECTIONEER verb- To campaign for an elective office, on one's own behalf, or on behalf of another, particularly by direct contact.