Cryptic crossword clue
Member of political party spilling the beans but not initially making false claims 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word LIBELLING

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The straight part
We know that "making false claims" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case making false claims = libelling.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LIBELLING mean?

LIBELLING verb
  1. To defame someone, especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.
  2. To proceed against (a ship, goods, etc.) by filing a libel.

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