Reform UK's Tice Calls Climate Action 'Arrogant,' Tells Public to 'Enjoy' Heatwaves After Deadly Summer

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice told a 17 August 2026 press conference that tackling climate change is "arrogant" and urged Britons to "enjoy" recent heatwaves. This summer's record temperatures above 35C caused thousands of deaths, millions of hospital visits, and an estimated £4bn in lost output. Farmers separately warned of one of the worst harvests on record. Reform UK campaigns to scrap net zero by 2050.