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Keir Starmer is under growing pressure after appointing Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador despite reported security vetting concerns. He has since sacked the Foreign Office’s top civil servant, but questions remain over whether that goes far enough. With elections approaching, critics are calling for him to step down, but should Christians respond with grace instead? Political voices from across the party spectrum weighed in on whether he should stand firm or resign.

How’s your calendar looking today? Meetings, errands, gym, but what about time with God? In a fast-paced world, constant busyness can crowd out stillness and intimacy with Him. As James 4:8 says, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” But how do we do that in daily life? Esther spoke to Alasdair Wallace from Christianity Explored about making space for God in practice.

How much does your past affect your marriage — and how do you deal with it? The Drama, featuring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, pushes that question to the extreme, with the bride-to-be revealing she once planned a school shooting. John and Joanne O’Connor, from Junction 42, and pastors Dennis and Lorna Wade of Micah Church, reflect on the film’s themes, discussing what it means to bring past trauma into relationships, and ultimately to Jesus. Warning: This discussion references domestic homicide.