The new leader of the Conservatives in Reading is to be Tim Harris, it was announced this week. Cllr Harris, a 41 year old software salesman, was elected without contest as group leader on Reading Council. Openly-gay, he is well-known for his prominent LGBT campaigning, which recently included successfully facilitating a £10,000 grant to kick-start a Reading LGBT centre.
The councillor, who takes part in triathlons in his spare time, said he would bring “energy” to his new role.
He said:
“I am delighted to have been elected unopposed and am really pleased with the officer team. The energy, knowledge and innovation within the Conservative group is awesome, so I will be working hard to fully embrace this for the people of Reading.”