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The Labour Party is ready to reveal its new deputy leader today, with polling data pointing to Lucy Powell ahead of Bridget Phillipson as balloting concluded on the previous Thursday.

The Day's Schedule of Events

Here is the politics timeline for today, according to the news schedule:

• 10:00 AM: Labour’s new deputy leader will be announced in London. Addresses are anticipated afterwards from the winner and the prime minister.
• 1:00 PM: Protesters from rival factions are expected to gather in separate areas of the capital after police prohibited Ukip supporters from gathering in an East London area due to concerns of serious disorder.
• Today: Vote counting starts to determine the next president of Ireland.

Meanwhile, Epping Forest MP Neil Hudson is conducting the media interviews for the Conservatives.

Election Highlights and Candidate Stances

Throughout the campaign, Powell often referred to mistakes made by the Labour Party on matters such as the winter fuel allowance. In a final message to supporters, she seemed to question a top-down culture within the administration, stating that blindly following along was a dereliction of duty.

Should Powell wins, the result is expected to be seen as a criticism to Keir Starmer's leadership from Labour members.

The prime minister has already endured a challenging period, marked by a dispute over the grooming gangs investigation and a loss in the Welsh assembly by-election in Caerphilly.

The party's difficulties in the opinion polls have led to doubts among backbenchers about the leader's position.

Powell has stressed that she wants to support the PM and administration to succeed but also informed supporters the party must change how it functions to improve the situation.

In contrast, Phillipson, regarded as Number 10's preferred candidate, has stressed unity, cautioning that choosing her opponent would result in internal debate and splits that could lead the Labour back to being in opposition.

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• A heavy defeat for Labour in the upcoming council elections could spell the end of Starmer's leadership, parliamentarians have stated, after the Labour experienced a crushing defeat in its Welsh heartland.
• Rishi Sunak was the only politician provided a testimonial by the deputy national security adviser implicated in a dispute over the dismissal of a legal case against two British men accused of spying for China.

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