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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.
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