THE former leader of the Labour group at Renfrewshire Council has resigned from the party.
It is understood that Councillor Eddie Devine, who represents Paisley Southeast, quit the organisation last week.
The veteran councillor had served as Renfrewshire's Labour group leader since 2017 before the role was taken on by Councillor Iain McMillan earlier this year.
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Councillor McMillan told The Gazette: "I am disappointed that Eddie has decided to leave the party after all these years but of course it is his choice.
"Eddie has not been an active member of the Labour group since he was elected as a Labour councillor in May, so it came as no real surprise that he has resigned from the party.
"The Labour group will continue with its work in both working for the communities it represents and holding the SNP/Independent administration of the council to account."
Councillor Devine has been approached for comment.
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