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MP Flynn, 72, in Commons collapse MP Flynn, 72, in Commons collapse
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The Labour backbench MP Paul Flynn has been treated in hospital after collapsing in the House of Commons. Labour backbench MP Paul Flynn has been treated in hospital after suffering a mini-stroke while in the House of Commons.
A member of staff said the Newport West MP was in the Commons' tea room when he was taken ill on Tuesday evening. The Newport West MP, 72, was taken to London's St Thomas' Hospital after collapsing in the Commons tea room on Tuesday evening.
The 72-year-old backbencher was taken to hospital after his collapse and kept in overnight for observation. Mr Flynn suffered what is known as a "transient ischemic attack".
The outspoken MP, who has been a campaigner for the medicinal use of cannabis and against nuclear weapons, has since been released from hospital. He has left hospital, and joked: "I will have to forego morris dancing and marathon running in the future."
A spokesman described Mr Flynn as "fine", and he had been texting family and friends. "The type of attack I suffered doesn't leave any marks and there is no residual damage," he added.
"All my bits are working as they were before which isn't saying much."
Elected in 1987, the MP has been a constant thorn in the side of his own government on issues such as drug legislation and nuclear weapons.Elected in 1987, the MP has been a constant thorn in the side of his own government on issues such as drug legislation and nuclear weapons.
In March this year, he joined 94 other Labour rebels to vote against renewing the ageing Trident nuclear missile system.In March this year, he joined 94 other Labour rebels to vote against renewing the ageing Trident nuclear missile system.
Last year he also called on the UK government to licence the opium poppy trade in Afghanistan, to help combat a world shortage in the pain-killing drug morphine.Last year he also called on the UK government to licence the opium poppy trade in Afghanistan, to help combat a world shortage in the pain-killing drug morphine.
Mr Flynn's wife Sam said: "The doctors have gone through the whole gamut of tests and everything is looking fine.
"Paul is already up and about and wearing everybody's ears off."
According to NHS Direct, this type of attack is often referred to as a mini-stoke because the symptoms often resemble a full stroke.
However, with this the severe symptoms fade over 30 minutes and disappear completely over 24 hours.