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Labour is set to reveal its new deputy leader today, with polling data pointing to Lucy Powell ahead of Bridget Phillipson as voting ended on the previous Thursday.

Today's Political Agenda

Below is the politics timeline for Saturday, according to the news schedule:

• 10:00 AM: The party's deputy chief will be announced in central London. Addresses are anticipated afterwards from the victor and the prime minister.
• 1pm: Protesters from rival factions are expected to gather in separate areas of London after police banned Ukip supporters from gathering in an East London area due to concerns of serious disorder.
• Today: Counting starts to determine the next president of Ireland.

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

Campaign Highlights and Contender Stances

During the election race, Lucy Powell often mentioned errors made by the Labour Party on issues such as the winter fuel allowance. In a final message to backers, she seemed to question a top-down approach within government, stating 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 the prime minister's leadership from Labour members.

The prime minister has already faced a challenging period, dominated by a row over the grooming gangs inquiry and a defeat in the Welsh assembly by-election in the Caerphilly seat.

Labour’s struggles in the opinion polls have sparked questions among MPs about the leader's position.

Lucy Powell has emphasized that she aims to support the PM and administration to succeed but also informed followers the Labour must change how it functions to turn things around.

In contrast, Bridget Phillipson, regarded as the prime minister's favored choice, has stressed unity, cautioning that choosing her rival would result in internal debate and splits that could lead the Labour back to opposition.

Other Political Headlines

• Cutting the annual cash Isa allowance may not encourage investors to invest in stocks but could increase home loan rates, MPs have warned the chancellor.
• A heavy defeat for Labour in the upcoming local elections could signal the termination of Keir Starmer’s premiership, MPs have said, after the Labour experienced a crushing defeat in its Welsh heartland.
• The former prime minister was the only politician provided a testimonial by the security official implicated in a dispute over the dismissal of a case against two UK nationals accused of spying for China.

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