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Deportatio­n mum Destiny can now stay

- BY SARAH WARD

A MUM who faced being deported and separated from her husband and kids has won a reprieve.

Nigerian Destiny Jukes last month had her Leave to Remain bid blocked – despite her two children having dual citizenshi­p.

But the Home Office relented after a petition calling for her to stay.

Husband Steve Jukes, 52, said: “We are so relieved and overwhelme­d by the decision and by all the support we have received.

“Over 7,000 people have signed our petition.”

Destiny, 37, arrived on a visitor’s visa and married Steve in September. The couple, of Bristol, have a daughter, Kobi, three, and son Obi, eight months.

Steve said the Home Office told them on Friday of its decision.

 ??  ?? REPRIEVE Jukes family
REPRIEVE Jukes family

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