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The Labour Party is poised to announce its new deputy leader today, with polling data suggesting the Manchester Central MP ahead of Bridget Phillipson as voting ended on the previous Thursday.

Today's Schedule of Events

Here is the politics schedule for today, as per the news schedule:

• 10am: Labour’s new deputy leader will be announced in London. Speeches are anticipated following the announcement from the victor and the prime minister.
• 1pm: Protesters from opposing groups are expected to gather in different sides of London after police banned Ukip activists from assembling in an East London area due to fears of serious disorder.
• Today: Counting begins to reveal the new head of state of the Irish Republic.

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

Election 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 closing statement to backers, she appeared to criticise a top-down approach within the administration, arguing that blindly following along was a dereliction of duty.

If Powell wins, the outcome is likely to be seen as a rebuke to Keir Starmer's leadership from Labour members.

Keir Starmer has already endured a challenging week, dominated by a dispute over the grooming gangs investigation and a loss in the Welsh assembly by-election in Caerphilly.

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

Powell has stressed that she aims to support the PM and administration to succeed but also informed followers the Labour must change how it functions to improve the situation.

In contrast, Phillipson, regarded as Number 10's preferred candidate, has highlighted unity, cautioning that choosing her opponent would result in party disputes and splits that could return the party back to being in opposition.

Additional News Highlights

• Cutting the cash Isa limit may not persuade investors to switch to shares but could increase home loan rates, lawmakers have cautioned the finance minister.
• A wipeout for the Labour Party in the upcoming 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 sole MP provided a testimonial by the security official implicated in a dispute over the dismissal of a legal case against two British men accused of spying for China.

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