Unearthed Controversy
A newly elected Labour MP found herself in hot water after a series of offensive tweets from over a decade ago resurfaced. Lauren Edwards issued a grovelling apology for referring to Estonian people in a derogatory manner and making other controversial remarks.
Regret and Apology
In the unearthed tweets dating between 2009 and 2011, Edwards used offensive language towards Estonians, complained about halal food, and criticized House of Commons cleaners. She expressed deep regret for her past actions, acknowledging that the comments were a "significant error of judgement."
Public Outcry
The MP for Rochester and Strood faced backlash for her offensive remarks, with ousted Tory MP Kelly Tolhurst condemning her posts as "shocking and concerning." Tolhurst criticized Edwards for only deleting the tweets after facing public pressure and questioned her ability to represent the community with such divisive views.
