King Charles Coronation sparks heated debate about monarchy among Renfrewshire councillors

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A row broke out among Renfrewshire councillors as they debated the merits of the monarchy on the eve of King Charles III's Coronation.A motion brought forward by Labour's Jamie McGuire sought to congratulate the 74-year-old ahead of the ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday at this week's full council meeting.However, an amendment from the SNP's Jim Paterson – which said a referendum should be held on having an elected head of state "at the earliest opportunity" – received majority backing instead.The outcome of a vote effectively reiterated a view which was reached last June as the subject was discussed following the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee weekend earlier that month.Councillor McGuire said on Thursday that he wished to extend "sincerest congratulations" to the King on the occasion of his Coronation.He added: "We wish to express his admiration for his lifelong commitment to charitable causes and environmental conservation and his unwavering dedication to public service.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.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.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.