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Labour is set to reveal its new deputy leader this Saturday, with surveys indicating Lucy Powell ahead of the education secretary as voting ended on the previous Thursday.

The Day's Schedule of Events

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

• 10am: Labour’s new deputy leader is set to be revealed in central London. Speeches are expected following the announcement from the victor and the PM.
• 1pm: Protesters from opposing groups are expected to gather in different sides of London after police prohibited Ukip supporters from assembling in an East London area due to concerns of public unrest.
• Today: Vote counting starts to determine the new head of state of the Irish Republic.

Additionally, Epping Forest MP Neil Hudson is on the media interviews for the Conservatives.

Election Key Points and Candidate Stances

Throughout the campaign, Powell frequently referred to errors made by the party on matters such as the winter heating payments. In a final message to backers, she appeared to criticise a top-down culture within the administration, arguing that unquestioning compliance was a dereliction of duty.

If Powell wins, the result is expected to be seen as a rebuke to the prime minister's leadership from party members.

Keir Starmer has already endured a difficult period, marked by a row over the grooming gangs inquiry and a loss in the Welsh assembly by-election in Caerphilly.

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

Powell has emphasized that she aims to support the PM and administration to succeed but also informed followers the party needs to adapt how it operates to turn things around.

Meanwhile, Phillipson, regarded as the prime minister's preferred candidate, has highlighted unity, warning that choosing her rival would result in party disputes and splits that could return the party back to opposition.

Additional News Highlights

• Cutting the annual cash Isa allowance may not persuade savers to invest in stocks but could push up home loan rates, MPs have cautioned the finance minister.
• A wipeout for Labour in next May’s council elections could signal the termination of Keir Starmer’s premiership, parliamentarians have stated, after the Labour suffered a significant loss in its Welsh heartland.
• Rishi Sunak was the only politician provided a testimonial by the security official implicated in a controversy over the dismissal of a legal case against two UK nationals alleged of espionage for China.

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