Why the National Portrait Gallery has been accused of a ‘barefaced lie’ over Churchill claim (opens original article in a new tab)

The National Portrait Gallery is criticized for a video installation accusing Churchill of causing the 1943 Bengal famine, with historians calling the claim a 'barefaced lie' and citing alternative causes.

• The National Portrait Gallery faces criticism for a video installation accusing Churchill of causing the 1943 Bengal famine through mass starvation.
• A historian and 50 House of Lords members called the claim a 'barefaced lie,' attributing the famine to a 1942 typhoon and Churchill's efforts to secure food aid.
• The gallery supports artistic freedom but does not endorse all artist opinions, as the debate highlights conflicting historical interpretations of Churchill's policies.