Reform’s Tice accused of misinformation after urging people to enjoy heatwaves

<p>Nurses, medical experts and green campaigners reject party deputy leader’s dismissal of efforts to reach net zero</p><p>Reform’s deputy leader has been accused of spreading misinformation after he dismissed efforts to tackle the climate crisis and urged British people to enjoy the warmth of the recent heatwaves.</p><p>Richard Tice prompted a backlash from nurses, medical experts and green campaigners on Monday after he told a press conference he believed it was “arrogant” to try to stop the climate emergency, while encouraging people to focus on upsides such as better English wine.</p><p><em>Additional reporting by </em><strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/profile/deniscampbell">Denis Campbell</a></strong><em> and </em><strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/profile/ajit-niranjan">Ajit Niranjan</a></strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/17/reform-uk-richard-tice-stop-tackling-climate-crisis-enjoy-heat">Continue reading...</a>