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The Labour Party is set to announce its fresh deputy leader today, with polling data indicating the Manchester Central MP in front of the education secretary as voting closed on the previous Thursday.

Today's Schedule of Events

Here is the political timeline for Saturday, as per the news schedule:

• 10:00 AM: Labour’s new deputy leader is set to be revealed in central London. Addresses are anticipated following the announcement from the winner and the prime minister.
• 1:00 PM: Protesters from rival factions are likely to descend on different sides of the capital after police prohibited Ukip activists from assembling in an East London area due to fears of serious disorder.
• Today: Vote counting begins to reveal the new head of state of the Irish Republic.

Additionally, Epping Forest MP Conservative MP Neil Hudson is on the media interviews for the Tory party.

Election Key Points and Contender Positions

Throughout the election race, Powell frequently referred to errors made by the party on issues such as the winter fuel allowance. In a final message to supporters, she seemed to question a command and control approach within the administration, arguing that unquestioning compliance was a dereliction of duty.

If Powell wins, the outcome is likely to be seen as a criticism to the prime minister's leadership from Labour members.

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

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

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

In contrast, Phillipson, seen as the prime minister's preferred candidate, has highlighted cohesion, warning that choosing her opponent would result in internal debate and divisions that could return the Labour back to opposition.

Other News Highlights

• Cutting the cash Isa limit may not persuade investors to invest in stocks but could increase home loan rates, lawmakers have cautioned the finance minister.
• A heavy defeat for Labour in the upcoming council elections could spell the end of Starmer's leadership, MPs have said, after the Labour suffered a significant loss in its Welsh heartland.
• The former prime minister was the only politician provided a witness statement by the security official involved in a dispute over the collapse of a legal case against two British men alleged of espionage for China.

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