The Labour Party's Fresh Deputy Chief to Be Revealed This Saturday

Labour is set to reveal its fresh deputy chief today, with polling data pointing to the Manchester Central MP in front of the education secretary as balloting concluded on the previous Thursday.

Today's Schedule of Events

Presented is the political timeline for today, based on the news schedule:

• 10am: Labour’s new deputy leader is set to be revealed in central London. Addresses are anticipated afterwards from the victor and the prime minister.
• 1pm: Protesters from opposing groups are expected to descend on separate areas of London after police banned Ukip supporters from gathering in an East London area due to concerns of serious disorder.
• Today: Vote counting begins 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 Contender Stances

Throughout the campaign, Lucy Powell often referred to mistakes made by the Labour Party on matters such as the winter fuel allowance. In a closing statement to backers, she seemed to question a command and control approach within the administration, arguing that unquestioning compliance was a failure of responsibility.

If Powell does emerge victorious, the result is likely to be seen as a criticism to Keir Starmer's leadership from Labour members.

Keir Starmer has already endured a difficult week, marked by a row over the grooming gangs inquiry and a defeat in the Welsh assembly by-election in Caerphilly.

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

Powell has stressed that she wants to help Keir and our government to prosper but also told followers the party needs to adapt how it operates to improve the situation.

In contrast, Bridget Phillipson, seen as Number 10's preferred candidate, has highlighted unity, cautioning that voting for her opponent would result in party disputes and divisions that could lead the party back to opposition.

Other News Highlights

• Reducing the cash Isa limit may not persuade savers to invest in stocks but could push up home loan rates, lawmakers have cautioned the chancellor.
• A wipeout for the Labour Party in next May’s local elections could signal the termination of Starmer's leadership, MPs have said, after the Labour experienced a significant loss in Wales.
• Rishi Sunak was the sole MP sent a witness statement by the security official involved in a controversy over the dismissal of a legal case against two British men alleged of espionage for China.

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