Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHolly BishopTuesday 18 August 2026 00:21 BSTClimate change not all 'doom and gloom', suggests Reform's Richard TiceReform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has suggested that climate change is not all “doom and gloom” during a party conference speech.Although acknowledging that climate change is real, Mr Tice argued that people should focus on adapting to warmer temperatures rather than arrogantly trying to stop them.He encouraged people to celebrate warmer summers and embrace the changing weather conditions in the UK.Mr Tice highlighted potential positive outcomes, suggesting that warmer weather could improve English wine to better compete with French producers.“If it means that English wine and sparkling wine gets better and better, fantastic,” Tice said. “That means we can take on the French, fantastic.”In fullClimate change not all ‘doom and gloom’, suggests Reform’s Richard TiceMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in