‘Miracle’ Oldham baby faces deportation battle

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    A baby described as a “miracle” after being born at 23 weeks is facing a deportation battle from the UK to Malawi.

    Elizabeth Phiri, now aged two, was born in Manchester and given a 50/50 chance of survival.

    Her mother Aga Phiri, who lives in Oldham, was given temporary permission to stay in the UK but the Home Office has rejected her appeal to stay longer.

    MP Jim McMahon is urging the government to intervene, claiming the family should be allowed to stay on health grounds.

    Ms Phiri, 33, said going back to Malawi would put her and her daughter's lives at risk.

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