James -, high-profile MP for Braintree (8)

I believe the answer is:

cleverly

(Other definitions for cleverly that I've seen before include "Dextrously - astutely" , "Skilfully, adroitly" , "In a skilful way" , "In a talented way" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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