‘Bionic Peer’ Craig Mackinlay introduced to House of Lords as Baron Mackinlay of Richborough
Former Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay has been formally introduced to the House of Lords.
Baron Mackinlay of Richborough, who stepped down from the House of Commons at the last election, wore the traditional scarlet robes for the introduction ceremony.
Baron Mackinlay, dubbed the “Bionic Peer”, had both his legs and arms amputated in December after contracting sepsis.
He has now become the first quadruple amputee to sit in the House of Lords after he was given a peerage in Rishi Sunak’s dissolution honours list.
He recited an oath to the King before being greeted by the Lord Speaker, Baron McFall of Alcluith.
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