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Labour is poised to reveal its fresh deputy leader today, with polls suggesting the Manchester Central MP leading the education secretary as voting concluded on Thursday.

The Day's Schedule of Events

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

• 10:00 AM: The party's deputy chief is set to be revealed in London. Speeches are expected afterwards from the victor and the prime minister.
• 1:00 PM: Protesters from opposing groups are expected to descend on separate areas of London after authorities banned Ukip activists from gathering in Whitechapel due to fears of serious disorder.
• Today: Vote counting begins to reveal the next president of Ireland.

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

Campaign Key Points and Contender Positions

Throughout the election race, Powell frequently mentioned mistakes made by the Labour Party on issues such as the winter fuel allowance. In a final message to backers, she seemed to question a command and control approach within government, stating that blindly following along was a failure of duty.

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

Keir Starmer has already faced a challenging period, marked by a dispute over the grooming gangs investigation and a loss in the Senedd byelection in Caerphilly.

Labour’s struggles in the polls have led to doubts among MPs about Starmer’s leadership.

Lucy Powell has emphasized that she wants to support the PM and administration to prosper but also informed followers the party needs to adapt how it functions to turn things around.

Meanwhile, Bridget Phillipson, seen as the prime minister's favored choice, has highlighted cohesion, cautioning that voting for her rival would result in internal debate and splits that could return the Labour back to being in opposition.

Additional News Highlights

• Cutting the annual cash Isa allowance may not encourage savers to switch to shares but could push up home loan rates, lawmakers have cautioned the finance minister.
• A heavy defeat for the Labour Party in the upcoming local elections could signal the termination of Starmer's leadership, MPs have said, after the party suffered a crushing defeat in its Welsh heartland.
• The former prime minister was the only politician provided a testimonial by the deputy national security adviser implicated in a controversy over the dismissal of a legal case against two British men alleged of spying for China.

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