__ Rudd, former home secretary (2016-2018) (5)

I believe the answer is:

amber

(Other definitions for amber that I've seen before include "gemstone" , "Honey-yellow colour" , "Deep yellow" , "Medium to dark brownish-yellow colour" , "Yellow fossil-resin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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