Jeremy Corbyn: Shamima Begum has 'right to return' to UK

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said Shamima Begum, who left the UK to join the Islamic State group in Syria aged 15, has a "right to return to Britain".

Ms Begum has had her UK citizenship revoked by Home Secretary Sajid Javid - a move Mr Corbyn said was "extreme". He told ITV news that Ms Begum, who is now 19, should return to the UK and face questioning.

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