The Bishop of St Albans, Dr Alan Smith, at Vauxhall’s Luton plant in 2009. In a statement on diocese’s website on the sale of Vauxhall to PSA Peugeot Citroen, Dr Smith said: “In the light of the assurances from Vauxhall’s purchaser, PSA, and the ‘cautious optimism’ of the Government, I look forward to a strong future.” He said, however, that he “will be watching closely with the people of Luton for any changes of wind”