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Craig Mackinlay, the MP who had all four limbs partially amputated and nearly died after contracting sepsis, has returned to a standing ovation in the House of Commons.

This article includes images some readers may find distressing Mr Mackinlay, 57, was given a 5% chance of survival in September after being diagnosed with the infection that meant he had to have his hands and feet removed and replaced with prosthetics.The Conservative MP for South Thanet returned to the House of Commons for Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, after months away, with his wife and daughter watching on.

" Mr Mackinlay was rushed to hospital last September after feeling unwell and placed into an induced coma which lasted 16 days.He was given just a 5% chance of survival after being diagnosed with sepsis that then led to the amputations.He has said he wants to be known as the first “bionic MP” after he was fitted with prosthetic legs and hands. Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection.

 

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