Cryptic crossword clue
Where small kipper may be kept as bait to trap Young Conservative 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CARRYCOT

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Where small kipper may be kept" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case where small kipper may be kept = carrycot.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CARRYCOT mean?

CARRYCOT noun
  1. A rectangular, box-shaped bed with handles, in which a baby can be carried while asleep.

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