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Jeremy Corbyn came out fighting on his home turf this week ahead of the Labour leadership result tomorrow (Saturday).

The Islington North MP was visiting Caris Boxing Club, which provides free training for the homeless and the vulnerable.

Based at Pooles Park primary school, around the corner from his Finsbury Park home, it is the first and only club for the homeless registered to the Amateur Boxing Association.

Mr Corbyn stepped into the ring and sparred with head coach Chad Ouzman. When asked whether he had a left or right stance, Mr Corbyn said: “Well, you know what people accuse me of.”

As he strapped on his gloves, one spectator said he should use them in the House of Commons. “Don’t tempt me,” the Labour leader joked.

Speaking about Caris, founded by Sam Hadfield, Mr Corbyn told the Tribune: “I’m full of admiration for Sam and his team and all the work they do for homeless people and refugees.

“Reaching out to people going through a bad time in life can be absolutely crucial and life-changing for them.

“It’s up to the rest of us to make sure the money is there in the councils to build the housing necessary so we don’t have people ever sleeping on the streets of our country.”

Caris is holding The Big Spar, a fundraising night of boxing, on Saturday, October 8, at Pooles Park. It starts at 6pm and tickets are £10.

Mr Corbyn left the session for Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust’s fun day in St Pancras Gardens, the first event he attended after he was elected Labour leader last year.