Reform UK's Tice Dismisses Climate Action as 'Arrogant' After Deadly Heatwave Summer

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