Recent political event from the right? (9)

I believe the answer is:

laterally

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'from the right?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'recent political event' is the wordplay.
'recent' becomes 'late' (similar in meaning).
'political event' becomes 'rally' (I've seen this in another clue).
'late'+'rally'='LATERALLY'

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(Other definitions for laterally that I've seen before include "Sideways" , "Approaching the side" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times.

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