A FORMER Bracknell Forest Tory councillor has been kicked out of the Conservative Party in what is the latest twist in a local political saga.

Malcolm Tullett, who quit as a Conservative councillor in July before giving up his borough council seat for good last week, has been expelled from the Tory party.

Despite this, Mr Tullett chose to continue as a Conservative town councillor on Bracknell Town Council after fighting off attempts to remove his Tory status.

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But now the town councillor is listed as having no party on the town council website following his expulsion from the Tory party.

Councillor Tullett confirmed his expulsion when contacted for comment by the News.

When asked for a statement, he added: “I am disappointed, obviously and [I am] in the process of submitting a formal appeal to the Disciplinary Committee of the Conservative Party.

“It seems strange that I can be recognised one minute, for doing good work for the community and persecuted the next, by a few individuals, simply for acting with honesty and integrity for the benefit of the residents who elected me.

“So, it is important, as is being demonstrated on the national stage, that systems and rules governing political conduct follow the established principles of natural justice.

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“I have always been proud to have been selected by the Party to serve my local community and will reappraise my position at Town Council, once the Disciplinary Committee has considered my appeal.

“In the meantime, I will continue to serve the residents of my Ward and the wider community to the best of my ability.

“I will also continue to press for change, through my appeal, for the benefit of others and for all those who wish to become local politicians.”

Speaking to the News after his sudden departure from BFC last week, Mr Tullett said he was proud to have served residents after leading investigations into problem-areas such as Blue Badge disparity and social isolation and loneliness prevalence.

He added: “I remain committed to making a difference and driving positive change regarding causes which matter to me, such as isolation and homelessness.

“It is my intention to focus my efforts where they can be of most use.

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“I am going to carry on doing that at the Town Council because there is still work for me to do.

“I can do a lot more for the residents outside the borough council.”

Mr Tullett’s resignation from the borough council has triggered a by-election in Old Bracknell on December 9.

The Conservatives have selected Iain McCracken to stand in the seat, whereas Labour has selected Paul Bidwell.