Bishops, under pressure from secularists, still have an important role to play in the House of Lords – Christian Today January 23, 2021 by Fulcrum When a grieving family came to see the Bishop of St Albans, the encounter sparked a campaign that could transform the role of gambling in British public life. Church of England bishop Alan Smith was deeply impacted by the visit from a family whose son had taken his life because of his struggle with problem gambling. Peter Crumplet. Christian Today. 21 January 2021 FulcrumShareTweetShare