Tunbridge Wells Borough: Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden ward council by-election, 23 September 2026

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Topic	1Max Lawson ChestersGreen Party	2Nicholas LeesThe Conservative Party Candidate	3David SomersReform UK	4Harry James WormingtonLiberal Democrats
Education and universities	—	—	Source: Own words Pledges to support a Cranbrook secondary school. Support a much needed Cranbrook secondary school; Support a much needed Cranbrook secondary school; David Somers (candidate), via Democracy Club · Statement to voters: David Somers	—

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