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

Nurses, medical experts and green campaigners reject party deputy leader’s dismissal of efforts to reach net zero

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.

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.

Additional reporting by Denis Campbell and Ajit Niranjan