MP Helen Haines was struck by a vehicle in Australia this week in what police describe as a targeted incident. Here in the UK, the murders of MPs Jo Cox and Sir David Amess remind us of the risks faced by politicians.

Michael Fanstone spoke to Labour MP Rachael Maskell and Christian journalist and minister Rev Peter Crumpler about the impact of political hostility, social media and how Christians can see the person behind the politics.

Released on 23 Oct 2026