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The Labour Party is set to reveal its new deputy leader today, with surveys indicating the Manchester Central MP leading Bridget Phillipson as voting closed on Thursday.

Today's Schedule of Events

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

• 10am: Labour’s new deputy leader will be announced in central London. Speeches are expected following the announcement from the victor and the prime minister.
• 1:00 PM: Demonstrators from rival factions are expected to descend on separate areas of London after police prohibited Ukip supporters from gathering in an East London area due to concerns of serious disorder.
• Today: Vote counting begins to reveal the next president of the Irish Republic.

Additionally, the Epping Forest MP Conservative MP Neil Hudson is conducting the media interviews for the Tory party.

Campaign Key Points and Contender Stances

During the election race, Powell frequently referred to mistakes made by the Labour Party on issues such as the winter fuel allowance. In a closing statement to supporters, she appeared to criticise a command and control approach within government, stating that blindly following along was a dereliction of responsibility.

Should Powell does emerge victorious, the result is expected to be seen as a rebuke to Keir Starmer's governance from Labour members.

Keir Starmer has already faced a difficult period, dominated by a row over the grooming gangs investigation and a defeat 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 emphasized that she wants to help Keir and our government to succeed but also informed supporters the party must change how it operates to improve the situation.

Meanwhile, Bridget Phillipson, seen as Number 10's favored choice, has highlighted unity, cautioning that voting for her opponent would result in party disputes and splits that could return the Labour back to being in opposition.

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• Reducing the annual cash Isa allowance may not persuade investors to invest in stocks but could push up home loan rates, lawmakers have cautioned the finance minister.
• A wipeout for Labour in next May’s council elections could spell the end of Starmer's leadership, MPs have said, after the party suffered a crushing defeat in Wales.
• Rishi Sunak was the only politician provided a witness statement by the security official implicated in a controversy over the collapse of a legal case against two UK nationals accused of espionage for China.

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