They're rascals, these current politicians (4)
I believe the answer is:
imps
'they're rascals these' is the definition.
The definition suggests an adverb but the answer is not.
'current politicians' is the wordplay.
'current' becomes 'I' (physics symbol).
'politicians' becomes 'MPs' (Members of Parliament).
'i'+'mps'='IMPS'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for imps that I've seen before include "Mischievous spirits" , "Little rascals" , "Troublemakers" , "Little devils or scamps" , "naughty children" .)