August 8th 2024.
Lauren Edwards, a recently elected Labour MP for Rochester and Strood, has publicly apologized for a series of tweets she made over 10 years ago. In her statement, she expressed deep regret for her actions and acknowledged that she had made a significant error of judgment.
One of the tweets in question was from 2009, where she wrote, "I want these f****** Estonian retards out of my flat now!" Ms. Edwards also made derogatory remarks about a halal restaurant and Parliamentary cleaners in other now-deleted posts from 2009 to 2011. Another tweet, apparently in response to an account called Baroness Wrenthorpe, read, "Baroness Wrenthorpe text me from Walthamstow to say he's seen a halal Pakistani Chinese Grill place. Hope he's not suggesting we go there."
In addition, Ms. Edwards tweeted about the state of her desk, saying, "Are the cleaners on recess too? My desk has so many coffee rings it looks like Saturn." These tweets were made between 2008 and 2013, during her time as a parliamentary researcher for Labour MPs such as Barbara Keeley, Teresa Pearce, and Lisa Nandy.
Upon reflection, Ms. Edwards stated, "I have recently been made aware of a small number of tweets that I posted on Twitter from over a decade ago, which I now deeply regret. They were a significant error of judgment on my part, and I apologize wholeheartedly." She went on to explain that her experience as a local councillor and now as an MP has shown her the importance of bringing communities together and promoting tolerance and respect.
Ms. Edwards also pledged to use her platform to continue this important work and dedicate herself to serving all residents of Rochester and Strood. Her apology comes after being elected in July with 15,403 votes. She hopes to move forward and focus on her duties as an MP, working towards the betterment of her community.
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