A portrayal in The Crown prompts a different account of Churchill's response to air pollution. His response is acknowledged as slow, but he and his Cabinet are credited with supporting the committee work behind the Clean Air Act. He is also described as continuing to press the issue from the backbenches after leaving office. The 1956 Act is therefore presented as part of his postwar contribution. This assigns him a substantial role while allowing for the involvement of other people.
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Churchill and the path to the Clean Air Act
The discussion credits Churchill with supporting research and political pressure for clean-air legislation beyond his premiership.