Standing ovation for ‘Bionic MP’ on Commons return

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Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay receives a standing ovation as he makes his first appearance in the House of Commons since his sepsis ordeal. MPs from across the House rise to their feet as Mr Mackinlay enters the chamber, and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is seen welcoming him back with a handshake. Both Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir pay tribute to the courage of the Thanet South MP. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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00:59 As you know, we don't know love with clapping.

01:02 But this is an exception! Right.

01:05 I also add my personal welcome back to Parliament to my friend and colleague,

01:09 the Honourable Member for South Bannock.

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01:12 No one who watched his interview last night could have failed to have been in awe

01:16 of his incredible resilience.

01:18 On some occasions, and there aren't many, this House genuinely comes together as one.

01:24 And we do so today to pay tribute to your courage and determination

01:29 in not only coming through an awful ordeal, but by being here today with us in this Chamber.

01:36 And thirdly, I want to acknowledge your deep sense of service.

01:41 I think politics is about service.

01:44 And resuming your duties as an MP, being here today, shows us,

01:48 it's an example for all of us, of your deep sense of service.

01:52 And we thank you for it.

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