Labour MP Lauren Edwards has issued a public apology for a series of offensive tweets from 2009 to 2011 that resurfaced online, calling her past comments a 'significant error of judgement.' The posts included derogatory remarks about Estonians and a halal restaurant, which have drawn significant backlash. Edwards acknowledged her mistakes in a statement, emphasizing her commitment to promoting tolerance and respect within her community since becoming an MP for Rochester and Strood in July. She stated that she will use her platform to foster unity among residents. Former Conservative MP Kelly Tolhurst expressed her shock at Edwards' past views, which she felt were concerning given their public airing while Edwards was employed as a parliamentary researcher. The controversy has raised questions about accountability and the implications of past social media behavior for public officials.