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Labour is set to reveal its fresh deputy chief this Saturday, with polls indicating the Manchester Central MP leading the education secretary as voting ended on the previous Thursday.

Today's Schedule of Events

Presented is the political schedule for Saturday, according to the news schedule:

• 10:00 AM: The party's deputy chief will be announced in London. Addresses are anticipated afterwards from the winner and the PM.
• 1pm: Protesters from opposing groups are likely to gather in different sides of the capital after police banned Ukip supporters from assembling in an East London area due to concerns of serious disorder.
• Today: Counting starts to reveal the new head of state of Ireland.

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

Election Key Points and Candidate Positions

During the campaign, Lucy Powell frequently mentioned mistakes made by the Labour Party on matters such as the winter fuel allowance. 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 responsibility.

Should Powell does emerge victorious, the result is likely to be seen as a rebuke to Keir Starmer's leadership from party members.

Keir Starmer has recently endured a difficult week, marked by a dispute over the grooming gangs investigation and a defeat in the Senedd byelection in the Caerphilly seat.

The party's difficulties in the polls have led to questions among MPs about the leader's position.

Powell has emphasized that she aims to support the PM and administration to succeed but also told followers the party needs to adapt how it functions to improve the situation.

In contrast, Bridget Phillipson, seen as the prime minister's preferred candidate, has stressed cohesion, cautioning that choosing her opponent would result in party disputes and splits that could lead the party back to being in opposition.

Additional News Highlights

• Reducing the annual cash Isa allowance may not persuade savers to switch to shares but could push up mortgage costs, MPs have cautioned the finance minister.
• A wipeout for the Labour Party in next May’s council elections could spell the end of Keir Starmer’s premiership, parliamentarians have stated, after the party experienced a significant loss in Wales.
• The former prime minister was the only politician sent a testimonial by the security official involved in a dispute over the dismissal of a case against two British men alleged of spying for China.

The outcome of the deputy leadership election is expected to be declared at 10am BST.