Labour MP Lauren Edwards Apologizes for Offensive Historic Tweets
Newly elected MP expresses deep regret over decade-old posts targeting Estonians, halal restaurant, and parliamentary cleaners.
- Lauren Edwards admits to making a 'significant error of judgement' in tweets from 2009-2011.
- The tweets included derogatory comments about Estonians and a halal restaurant.
- Edwards has since deleted the posts and issued a public apology.
- Labour Party is conducting its standard disciplinary procedures.
- Former Tory MP Kelly Tolhurst and others have criticized Edwards' past remarks.