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The Labour Party is set to reveal its new deputy leader this Saturday, with polls suggesting Lucy Powell leading the education secretary as balloting closed on the previous Thursday.

Today's Schedule of Events

Presented is the politics schedule for today, based on the PA news agency:

• 10:00 AM: Labour’s new deputy leader will be announced in London. Addresses are expected following the announcement from the victor and the prime minister.
• 1pm: Demonstrators from opposing groups are likely to gather in different sides of the capital after police banned Ukip supporters from gathering in an East London area due to fears of serious disorder.
• Today: Counting starts to reveal the next president of the Irish Republic.

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

Campaign Highlights and Contender Positions

During the election race, Powell often referred to errors made by the Labour Party on matters such as the winter fuel allowance. In a final message to backers, she seemed to question a command and control culture within government, stating that unquestioning compliance was a failure of duty.

If Powell wins, the result is likely to be seen as a rebuke to the prime minister's governance from party members.

The prime minister has recently faced a difficult period, dominated by a row over the grooming gangs investigation and a loss in the Senedd byelection in the Caerphilly seat.

The party's difficulties in the polls have sparked doubts among MPs about Starmer’s leadership.

Powell has emphasized that she wants to help Keir and our government to prosper but also informed supporters the Labour must change how it operates to improve the situation.

Meanwhile, Bridget Phillipson, seen as Number 10's favored choice, has stressed unity, cautioning that voting for her rival would result in party disputes and splits that could lead the party back to being in opposition.

Additional News Highlights

• Reducing the cash Isa limit may not persuade investors to switch to shares but could increase mortgage costs, lawmakers have warned the finance minister.
• A wipeout for the Labour Party in next May’s local elections could signal the termination of Keir Starmer’s premiership, MPs have stated, after the party suffered a crushing defeat in Wales.
• The former prime minister was the only politician sent a testimonial by the security official involved in a dispute over the collapse of a legal case against two UK nationals accused of espionage for China.

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