Report on Conservative at an end (5)

I believe the answer is:

cover

'report on' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'conservative at an end' is the wordplay.
'conservative' becomes 'C' (UK political abbreviation).
'at an end' becomes 'over' (I've seen this in another clue).
'c'+'over'='COVER'

(Other definitions for cover that I've seen before include "the point of cricket" , "Mask, hide" , "Encompass" , "Fielder" , "(Put) lid (on) - fielding position - insurance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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