The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RIGHTISTS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Those inclined to vote Tory" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case those inclined to vote tory = rightists.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 RIGHTISTS mean?
RIGHTISTS noun- One who believes in the politics or policies of the political right.
- (in combination) One who supports the rights of a specified group.