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Politics · 17 August 2026

Richard Tice tells Britain to stop fighting climate change and enjoy the heat

Richard Tice tells Britain to stop fighting climate change and enjoy the heat

The Reform UK deputy leader called it arrogant to try halting global warming, following an extreme summer that led to thousands of fatalities. Speaking at a Monday press conference, he argued the country must adapt to the changing climate rather than chasing net zero emissions. He suggested building desalination plants and claimed the heat would help English vineyards rival French winemakers.

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