Colorado Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is currently facing a tough primary election as she fights for her political future in a new district. Boebert, known for her populist views, has been embroiled in a scandal-plagued campaign but is determined to secure victory in the primaries. Meanwhile, in New York, Democrat Jamal Bowman is also under pressure as he competes in the primaries on a day that sees elections taking place across the United States. Both Boebert and Bowman are facing challenges as they fight to secure their positions in their respective districts.

Kemi Badenoch has suggested that she may consider running for Tory leadership after the upcoming general election. There are talks within the party about replacing Rishi Sunak, following a surprising poll indicating that he could potentially be the first prime minister to lose his seat.

Many long-standing Conservative MPs, known as the "big beasts" of the party, may be absent from the next parliament. A combination of retirements and potential losses in the upcoming election could drastically change the makeup of the parliamentary Conservative party. The departure of several prominent Tory figures, along with the possibility of others losing their seats, could result in a significant shift in Westminster. The absence of these experienced politicians could leave a void in the party's leadership and representation. As the election approaches, the future of these Tory "big beasts" remains uncertain. Their absence could reshape the political landscape in Westminster and have far-reaching implications for the Conservative party.

Leading Republicans are bracing themselves for the scenario in which former President Donald Trump may be incarcerated by the time he is set to accept the GOP nomination. Trump is scheduled to be sentenced just four days before the Republican National Convention, where he is expected to officially become the party's nominee. This development has raised concerns and uncertainties among top GOP officials as they navigate the potential implications of Trump's legal troubles on the upcoming convention and the party's future.