Reactions as UKIP deputy leader calls climate change a hoax

Burnley Express columnist, charity founder and former “lady detective” Rebecca Jane was last month named as the new deputy leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP).

In popular fashion it seems with the leadership of UKIP, they have some outlandish statements.

This one maybe the worst yet…

https://twitter.com/ladydetectives1/status/1589705157302181892?s=46&t=Z3YY43JabpBLvVveL1Ip4g

As you can imagine, it had lead to some reaction on Twitter! Here are some of the highlights:

Jesus Christ you make Nadine Dorries seem intelligent. Away with you, you airheaded bigoted dolt.
— jojo77 (@other_mrs) November 8, 2022

Do we worry about a party which is gaining power having a deputy leader who believes in the biggest global conspiracy that has ever been suggested, and promotes the theory?

Personally no. She’s welcome to the support of anyone with a big enough tinfoil-hat to believe her. https://t.co/oqhiXF1h3V
— Alan Wardrop 🇪🇺 (@AlanGWardrop) November 8, 2022

Join UKIP, the party of flat earthers 😳 https://t.co/R405JBVmCt
— Tories #ZeroSeats 🇬🇧 (@Nikhedonia11) November 8, 2022

When your house is on fire don’t forget your ice lolly to stay cool.

And remember your house isn’t on fire, it’s a hoax https://t.co/mapzq9sEZY pic.twitter.com/ILXB1AqC7N
— Mike Chamberlain 💙 (@mikechamberlain) November 8, 2022