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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

UK lawmaker who wanted to be known as the 'bionic MP' says he has decided not to run for re-election

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A British lawmaker who returned to work this week after losing his hands and feet to sepsis announced Friday that he will not run in the July 4 election.

Conservative legislator Craig Mackinlay was welcomed with a standing ovation in the House of Commons on Wednesday, six months after sepsis put him in a coma and forced the amputation of both hands and both feet.

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