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Labour is ready to reveal its new deputy chief this Saturday, with polls pointing to Lucy Powell leading the education secretary as voting closed on Thursday.

Today's Schedule of Events

Here is the politics timeline for today, based on the news schedule:

• 10am: The party's deputy chief is set to be revealed in central London. Speeches are expected following the announcement from the victor and the prime minister.
• 1:00 PM: Demonstrators from opposing groups are expected to gather in different sides of the capital after authorities banned Ukip supporters from assembling in Whitechapel due to fears of serious disorder.
• Today: Vote counting starts to reveal the next president of Ireland.

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

Campaign Key Points and Candidate Stances

Throughout the election race, 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 appeared to criticise a command and control approach within the administration, stating that blindly following along was a dereliction of duty.

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

The prime minister has recently faced a challenging period, dominated by a row over the grooming gangs inquiry and a defeat in the Senedd byelection in the Caerphilly seat.

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

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

Meanwhile, Bridget Phillipson, seen as the prime minister's favored choice, has stressed unity, warning that voting for her opponent would result in party disputes and splits that could lead the party back to opposition.

Additional News Highlights

• Reducing the cash Isa limit may not persuade investors to invest in stocks but could push up mortgage costs, lawmakers have warned the chancellor.
• A wipeout for the Labour Party in next May’s local elections could spell the end of Keir Starmer’s premiership, parliamentarians have stated, after the Labour experienced a crushing defeat in its Welsh heartland.
• Rishi Sunak was the only politician provided a testimonial by the deputy national security adviser implicated in a controversy over the dismissal of a case against two UK nationals accused of spying for China.

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