Cryptic crossword clue
Old politician kept in loop? That’s sporting 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ROMPING

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "sporting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sporting = romping.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ROMPING mean?

ROMPING verb
  1. To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.
  2. (Often used with down) To press forcefully, to encourage vehemently, to oppress.
  3. To win easily.
  4. To engage in playful or boisterous sex.
ROMPING noun
  1. The act of one who romps.

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