Big-name Tories have backed off fighting the seat in favour of Jacqui Lait, a little-known former whip.

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But Strada is still here, and man their cafe au lait is killer.

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Kent-based nursery manager Josie Lait is sceptical about the plans, saying fewer adults would jeopardise the quality of care and the safety of children.

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They are perfect crunchy but not rock solid, dippable, dunkable and eminently munchable, as good with breakfast cafe au lait as with late-night herbal tea.

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