The Daily Mail's "Poll of the Day" asks readers whether Andy Burnham, described as taking over as prime minister, is the man to restore Britain's standing on the world stage. The framing follows warnings from Downing Street officials and a former foreign policy adviser that Mr Burnham is likely to be tested early in his leadership by Russian president Vladimir Putin.

John Bew, a former chief foreign adviser to No 10, is quoted as saying Mr Burnham will need to hit the ground running on global affairs, with officials fearing a major provocation from Mr Putin in his first weeks. The piece also flags potential escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and a possible reignition of conflict in the Middle East. It notes that in the previous day's poll, more than 7,000 readers were asked whether Nigel Farage would beat Count Binface in the Clacton by-election, with 53 per cent saying "yes" and 47 per cent "no".