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Tom Davidson

'Bionic MP' Craig Mackinlay who lost hands and feet to sepsis not standing for reelection

‘Bionic MP’ Craig Mackinlay, who returned to parliament just days ago after fighting sepsis which claimed all his hands and feet, will not be running for reelection, he has announced.

The Tory MP said the general election on July 4 comes too soon amid his recovery.

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