🔗 Share this article Labour's New Deputy Chief to Be Revealed Today The Labour Party is set to declare its new deputy chief this Saturday, with polls indicating the Manchester Central MP in front of Bridget Phillipson as voting ended on Thursday. The Day's Political Agenda Below is the politics timeline for Saturday, according to the PA news agency: 10:00 AM: Labour’s new deputy leader is set to be revealed in London. Addresses are expected following the announcement from the victor and the PM. 1:00 PM: Demonstrators from rival factions are likely to descend on different sides of London after police prohibited Ukip activists from assembling in Whitechapel due to fears of public unrest. Today: Counting begins to determine the new head of state of the Irish Republic. Additionally, Epping Forest MP Neil Hudson is conducting the media interviews for the Conservatives. Election Key Points and Contender Positions Throughout the campaign, Powell often referred to errors made by the Labour Party on matters such as the winter fuel allowance. In a closing statement to supporters, she appeared to criticise a command and control culture within government, stating that unquestioning compliance was a dereliction of responsibility. If Powell wins, the outcome is expected to be seen as a rebuke to Keir Starmer's governance from Labour members. Keir Starmer has already faced a difficult week, marked by a dispute over the grooming gangs inquiry and a loss in the Senedd byelection in the Caerphilly seat. Labour’s struggles in the opinion polls have sparked questions among backbenchers about Starmer’s leadership. Powell has emphasized that she aims to support the PM and administration to succeed but also informed followers the party must change how it functions to improve the situation. In contrast, Phillipson, seen as Number 10's preferred candidate, has highlighted unity, cautioning that choosing her rival would result in party disputes and splits that could lead the Labour back to opposition. Other News Highlights Reducing the annual cash Isa allowance may not encourage investors to switch to shares but could push up mortgage costs, MPs have warned the finance minister. A wipeout for Labour in the upcoming council elections could spell the end of Starmer's leadership, parliamentarians have said, after the Labour suffered a significant loss in its Welsh heartland. The former prime minister was the only politician sent a testimonial by the security official implicated in a dispute over the collapse of a legal case against two British men alleged of spying for China. The result of the deputy leadership election is expected to be announced at 10am BST.