Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-06-14
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Starmer set to ban under-16s from major social media platforms (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-14 22:16:48)
The prime minister promises "bold action" ahead of Monday's announcement on restrictions for children.
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Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93 (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-14 21:39:02)
Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley "was a giant of the Labour movement".
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Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-14 21:29:25)
Able Labour politician, often at odds with his party, who became a successful author and columnist.
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Assisted dying returns to parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job' (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-14 20:05:21)
Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords.
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UK electric car sales target set to be weakened (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-14 17:56:07)
The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.
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Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-14 15:52:44)
The Reform UK leader says tenants would have three months to find a new home or face potential deportation.
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MP opens up on 30-year fight for period healthcare (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-14 15:50:33)
White wants endometriosis diagnosis and treatment waiting times to be prioritised by the NHS.
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UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-14 15:25:33)
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.
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Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-14 09:51:15)
The prime minister is expected to announce measures on protecting teenagers online on Monday.
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Jarvis says Labour must 'meet the moment' on defence spending (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-14 00:42:14)
The new defence secretary tells the Sunday Telegraph he is determined to ensure the military gets "what they need".
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Defence spending discussions ongoing, says Nandy (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-14 00:42:14)
Negotiations continue over defence spending, the minister says, days after John Healey resigned over funding.
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Defence spending discussions ongoing, says minister (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-14 00:42:14)
Negotiations continue over defence spending, Lisa Nandy says, days after John Healey resigned over funding.