US EditionA U.K. lawmaker returns to work as 'the bionic MP' after losing his hands and feet to sepsis
- British lawmaker Craig Mackinlay received a standing ovation in parliament after appearing post-amputation due to sepsis.
- Mackinlay aims to raise awareness of sepsis signs and improve prosthetic treatment, supported by the National Health Service.
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised Mackinlay's resilience, and Labour leader Keir Starmer commended his courage.
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A U.K. lawmaker returns to work as 'the bionic MP' after losing his hands and feet to sepsis
Britain's fractious politicians shared a rare moment of unity on Wednesday, when a Conservative lawmaker returned to work six months after sepsis put him in a coma and forced the amputation of his hands and feet.
UK 'bionic MP' returns to parliament after quadruple amputation
A British lawmaker received a standing ovation in parliament on Wednesday, as he made his first appearance since having his hands and feet amputated due to sepsis. MPs cheered as Craig Mackinlay — who has called himself “the bionic MP” — took his seat in the House of Commons shortly before Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s weekly question and answer session. ALSO READ: UK girl’s hearing restored after groundbreaking gene therapy The 57-year-old Conse…
A UK lawmaker returns to work as ‘the bionic MP’ after losing his hands and feet to sepsis
LONDON (AP) — Britain's fractious politicians shared a rare moment of unity on Wednesday, when a Conservative lawmaker returned to work six months after sepsis put him in a coma
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