Reform UK's Tice Tells Britons to 'Enjoy' Heatwaves After Deadly Summer

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice called climate action "arrogant" and told Britons to "enjoy" heatwaves at a 17 August 2026 press conference. This summer's record heat above 35C caused thousands of deaths, millions of hospital visits, and around £4bn in lost output. Farmers reported one of the worst harvests ever. Reform UK wants to drop the 2050 net zero goal — the UK's pledge to cut emissions to zero.