The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 1: Bit of manifesto Tories lop off to motivate the City

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A clue to METROPOLIS.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Not sure about 'bit of', nor 'motivate'
2.Is "to motivate" the wordplay-definition link?
3.Role of to motivate” is unclear