🔗 Share this article The Labour Party's New Deputy Leader to Be Revealed Today Labour is set to declare its new deputy chief this Saturday, with polling data suggesting Lucy Powell leading Bridget Phillipson as balloting concluded on the previous Thursday. Today's Schedule of Events Presented is the political timeline for today, as per the news schedule: 10:00 AM: The party's deputy chief will be announced in central London. Speeches are expected afterwards from the victor and the prime minister. 1pm: Demonstrators from opposing groups are expected to gather in different sides of the capital after police banned Ukip supporters from assembling in an East London area due to fears of serious disorder. Today: Counting begins to reveal the new head of state of Ireland. Additionally, Epping Forest MP Neil Hudson is on the morning media rounds for the Tory party. Election Key Points and Candidate Positions During the election race, Lucy Powell frequently referred to errors made by the Labour Party on matters such as the winter fuel allowance. In a closing statement to backers, she seemed to question a command and control approach within the administration, stating that unquestioning compliance was a dereliction of duty. Should Powell does emerge victorious, the outcome is likely to be seen as a rebuke to the prime minister's leadership from party members. Keir Starmer has already faced a challenging period, dominated by a dispute 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 questions among MPs about Starmer’s leadership. Powell has emphasized that she aims to support the PM and administration to succeed but also told supporters the Labour must change how it operates to improve the situation. In contrast, Bridget Phillipson, regarded as the prime minister's favored choice, has highlighted unity, cautioning that choosing her opponent would result in internal debate and splits that could lead the Labour back to opposition. Other Political Headlines Cutting the cash Isa limit may not encourage savers to invest in stocks but could increase home loan rates, MPs have cautioned the chancellor. A wipeout for Labour in the upcoming council elections could signal the termination of Keir Starmer’s premiership, parliamentarians have said, after the Labour suffered a crushing defeat in Wales. Rishi Sunak was the sole MP sent a testimonial by the security official involved in a dispute over the collapse of a case against two UK nationals alleged of spying for China. The outcome of the deputy leadership election is scheduled to be announced at 10am BST.