🔗 Share this article Labour's Fresh Deputy Chief to Be Declared Today Labour is set to announce its new deputy leader today, with surveys suggesting the Manchester Central MP in front of the education secretary as balloting concluded on the previous Thursday. The Day's Political Agenda Presented is the politics agenda for Saturday, according to the PA news agency: 10am: The party's deputy chief will be announced in central London. Speeches are anticipated afterwards from the winner and the PM. 1pm: Protesters from opposing groups are expected to gather in different sides of the capital after authorities banned Ukip activists from assembling in Whitechapel due to concerns of serious disorder. Saturday: Counting starts to determine the next president of the Irish Republic. Additionally, Epping Forest MP Neil Hudson is conducting the morning media rounds for the Tory party. Election Key Points and Candidate Positions During the campaign, Lucy Powell frequently mentioned errors 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 culture 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 Keir Starmer's governance from party members. The prime minister has already faced a difficult week, marked by a row over the grooming gangs inquiry and a defeat in the Welsh assembly by-election in the Caerphilly seat. Labour’s struggles in the opinion polls have led to questions among MPs about Starmer’s leadership. Powell has emphasized that she wants to support the PM and administration to succeed but also informed followers the party must change how it functions to turn things around. In contrast, Bridget Phillipson, regarded as Number 10's preferred candidate, has stressed cohesion, warning that voting for her opponent would result in party disputes and splits that could lead the Labour back to being in opposition. Other Political Headlines Reducing the cash Isa limit may not encourage savers to switch to shares but could increase mortgage costs, MPs have warned the chancellor. A wipeout for Labour in next May’s local elections could signal the termination of Starmer's leadership, MPs have stated, after the party suffered a significant loss in Wales. The former prime minister was the only politician provided a testimonial by the deputy national security adviser involved in a controversy over the collapse of a case against two British men alleged of spying for China. The outcome of the deputy leader contest is scheduled to be announced at 10:00 AM British Summer Time.