Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-06-15
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Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-15 17:29:16)
Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election with 14 candidates vying to become the constituency's MP -
Social media ban 'a defining moment for our children' (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-15 16:30:08)
Secretary of State for Technology Liz Kendall was addressing the Commons following the announcement of a social media ban for under-16s. -
Reform pledges new tax on hiring foreign workers (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-15 13:28:51)
The party says the move would allow it to reverse last year's National Insurance rise for British workers. -
Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-15 13:10:58)
Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups. -
Two men found guilty over Starmer-linked arson attacks (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-15 11:59:30)
Property and a car linked to the prime minister were targeted in arson attacks last year.