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The Labour Party is set to reveal its new deputy chief today, with polling data suggesting the Manchester Central MP ahead of Bridget Phillipson as voting ended on the previous Thursday.

Today's Schedule of Events

Below is the political timeline for Saturday, as per the news schedule:

• 10:00 AM: Labour’s new deputy leader will be announced in central London. Speeches are anticipated following the announcement from the victor and the PM.
• 1:00 PM: Protesters from opposing groups are expected to descend on separate areas of London after authorities prohibited Ukip supporters from gathering in Whitechapel due to concerns of serious disorder.
• Today: Counting starts to determine the next president of Ireland.

Additionally, the Epping Forest MP Conservative MP Neil Hudson is conducting the media interviews for the Conservatives.

Campaign Key Points and Candidate Positions

During the election race, Powell frequently referred to errors made by the party on matters such as the winter heating payments. In a closing statement to supporters, she seemed to question a command and control culture within government, arguing that blindly following along was a dereliction of duty.

Should Powell wins, the outcome is expected to be seen as a criticism to the prime minister's governance from party members.

Keir Starmer has already faced a challenging week, marked by a dispute over the grooming gangs inquiry and a loss in the Welsh assembly by-election in Caerphilly.

The party's difficulties in the opinion polls have sparked questions among backbenchers about the leader's position.

Powell has stressed that she wants to support the PM and administration to prosper but also told followers the Labour must change how it operates to turn things around.

Meanwhile, Phillipson, regarded as the prime minister's preferred candidate, has stressed cohesion, warning that voting for her opponent would result in party disputes and divisions that could lead the Labour back to being in opposition.

Additional Political Headlines

• Cutting the cash Isa limit may not encourage savers to invest in stocks but could push up mortgage costs, MPs have cautioned the chancellor.
• A wipeout for Labour in next May’s local elections could signal the termination of Starmer's leadership, parliamentarians have said, after the Labour suffered a significant loss in Wales.
• Rishi Sunak was the only politician provided a testimonial by the security official involved in a controversy over the collapse of a case against two British men alleged of spying for China.

The result of the deputy leadership election is scheduled to be announced at 10:00 AM British Summer Time.