An apology from Opposition Leader Kamla Persad after her message congratulating the United States President Elect, Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris, carried the same words of British politician Sir Keir Starmer.

Social media was awashed with condemnation of Mrs. Persad Bissessar’s message.

She was even accused of plagiarism.

But she is blaming what she calls an “administrative error” for her statement sent to the US officials.

Sir Keir is the leader of the Labour Party and the opposition in the British Parliament.

Mrs. Persad Bissessar’s message was subsequently pulled from her Facebook page.

A new statement was posted late on Saturday.

She also yesterday morning apologised for the initial message.

She said there was an “administrative error” and steps have been taken to ensure such a mistake does not reoccur.