Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice has downplayed the climate crisis, suggesting that Britain should 'adapt' to it because 'we can't stop it'. His comments came during a press conference held by the party, where he was asked whether climate change is real.
Response to Question on Climate Change
During the Q&A session, Tice sought to minimise the catastrophic effects of the crisis, which include impacts on crops, animal habitats and human health. This comes amid an extended period of hot and dry weather this summer.
Call for Adaptation
Tice suggested that people should adapt to the 'changing' climate and celebrate a boom in English sparkling wine production.
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His remarks contrast with scientific warnings about the severity of climate change and its consequences.
