Family of Isis bride ‘expect she will be let back into UK’

THE family of Islamic State bride Shamima Begum say they have ‘every expectation’ she will be allowed back to Britain – and called for her baby to be allowed to ‘grow up in peace’.

They said Begum, 19, should be ‘dealt with under the British justice system’, adding they were ‘concerned for her mental health’.

Their comments came after the head of British intelligence service MI6 admitted the UK cannot stop British jihadis and their wives coming home. Alex Younger, known as C, said even ‘potentially very dangerous’ fanatics can enter the UK if they have nowhere else to go. He said last night: ‘British nationals have a right to come to the UK.’

His comments contradict those of British home secretary Sajid Javid, who said he ‘will not hesitate’ to prevent the return of British people who travelled to join Isis.

Begum, who is nine months’ pregnant, caused shockwaves this week when she was discovered in a refugee camp in northern Syria.

She is begging to come home to the UK despite having ‘no regrets’ about her four years worshipping the barbaric terror group in Syria.

Begum’s family are considering legal action to force the UK government to allow her to return.

In a statement issued to ITV News, the family said: ‘We are concerned that her [Begum’s] mental health has been affected by everything that she has endured. The welfare of Shamima’s unborn baby is of paramount concern to our family, and we will do everything within our power to protect that baby who is entirely blameless in these events.

‘As a British citizen, Shamima has every expectation to be returned to the UK and be dealt with under the British justice system.

‘Shamima’s child has every right as a total innocent to have the chance to grow up in the peace and security of his home.’