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Labour is poised to declare its new deputy leader today, with polling data pointing to the Manchester Central MP in front of Bridget Phillipson as balloting concluded on Thursday.

The Day's Schedule of Events

Here is the political schedule for Saturday, according to the news schedule:

• 10am: Labour’s new deputy leader is set to be revealed in central London. Speeches are anticipated following the announcement from the winner and the PM.
• 1:00 PM: Protesters from rival factions are likely to gather in different sides of the capital after authorities banned Ukip supporters from assembling in Whitechapel due to concerns of serious disorder.
• Saturday: Counting begins to reveal the next president of Ireland.

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

Campaign Key Points and Candidate Positions

Throughout the campaign, Powell often mentioned mistakes made by the party on matters such as the winter fuel allowance. In a final message to backers, she appeared to criticise a top-down approach within government, arguing that unquestioning compliance was a failure of duty.

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

The prime minister has already endured a challenging week, marked by a dispute over the grooming gangs investigation and a loss in the Senedd byelection in the Caerphilly seat.

Labour’s struggles in the opinion polls have sparked doubts among MPs about Starmer’s leadership.

Lucy Powell has emphasized that she wants to support the PM and administration to succeed but also told followers the party must change how it functions to improve the situation.

Meanwhile, Bridget Phillipson, seen as Number 10's favored choice, has stressed unity, warning that voting for her opponent would result in internal debate and divisions that could lead the Labour back to opposition.

Additional Political Headlines

• Cutting the annual cash Isa allowance may not encourage investors to switch to shares but could increase mortgage costs, MPs have warned the finance minister.
• A wipeout for Labour in next May’s local elections could spell the end of Starmer's leadership, MPs have stated, after the Labour suffered a crushing defeat in Wales.
• Rishi Sunak was the only politician provided a witness statement by the deputy national security adviser involved in a dispute over the dismissal of a legal case against two UK nationals alleged of spying for China.

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