The councillor will now sit as an independent.
An East Renfrewshire councillor has quit the SNP after deciding she “could no longer continue to work” as part of the council group.
Announcing her plan, Councillor Ireland added: “I will absolutely not be going into the specifics of the local circumstances that led to this choice, only that I concluded that I could no longer continue to work as part of the SNP council group in East Renfrewshire.” Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.
“It has always been the vehicle through which I’ve fought for Scotland’s much-needed independence, strived for positive change here locally, worked hard for a better fairer future for residents, sought to protect local jobs and services and worked towards improved environmental policies.
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