The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 5 letter word BACK BENCH
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result BACK BENCH
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "no place for minister" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case no place for minister = back bench.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 BACK BENCH mean?
BACK BENCH noun- A bench at the back of a room or seating area.
- A position of secondary importance.
- (newspaper) A group of top-level journalists who jointly review submissions and decide on the layout and emphasis of the newspaper.