Tony Blair has stuck his neck back out, warning that Labour risks "relegating Britain" from the premier league of nations. Do you care what Tony Blair has to say any more? If you do, how do you explain the 180-degree change in his politics? And… is he right?

And, as climate scientists sounded the alarm, the UK experienced its two hottest ever May days over the bank holiday weekend. The European heatwave even took the lives of seven people in France. This is not normal - so why aren’t we more worried?

This episode was recorded on the 27th of May. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week day on Global Player, or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.