Bracknell Tories Walk Out of Council Meeting at the Beginning of New Leader’s Speech

Bracknell Tories walk out of council meeting at the beginning of new leader’s speech

Drama unfolded at Bracknell Council on Wednesday as councillors met to appoint a new leader, prompting a walkout by Conservatives

New Bracknell Forest Council leader

New Bracknell Forest Council leader AlaynFe Thu 26/03/2026 - 11:35 Cllr Helen Purnell was elected leader of Bracknell Forest Council at an extraordinary meeting of full council on Wednesday, 25 March. As leader, Cllr Purnell announced her new cabinet and their portfolios at the meeting:Cllr Helen Purnell - leader of the council and cabinet member for council strategy and communitiesCllr Guy Gillbe - deputy leader and cabinet member for planning…