Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is set to star in a pantomime this winter.

The independent MP for Islington North, who is in the process of setting up a new party currently known only as Your Party and setting up its first ever conference next month, will also swap the Commons for the stage in honour of the festive season.

He will perform as the ‘Wizard of Oz-lington’ in a drag production of Wicked Witches, making an onscreen cameo in the north London play.

Corbyn’s spokesperson told HuffPost UK: “The Pleasance has been at the heart of our community for 30 years, and local theatre like this deserves our support.

“Panto brings people together – it’s fun, inclusive and a brilliant celebration of creativity. It’s a pleasure to conjure up a little festive magic with the Pleasance

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