Robert Walpole Orford, 1st1734
Wins his 3rd general election victory
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Wins his 3rd general election victory
Pitt expects a new Government to be formed by Pulteney and dominated by Tories and Patriot Whigs in which he could expect a junior position
Pitt's hopes for a place in the Government are thwarted and he remains in opposition. He is unable to make any gain from the downfall of Walpole, to which he had contributed
Walpole is forced to resign after poor election results and the disaster at Cartagena
Enters the British Parliament as Member for Westminster in the election of 1784 where he was a supporter of the Government of William Pitt the Younger
1st Reform Bill is rejected by the Commons, this leads to an election
The general election on the reformed franchise gives Grey a 300 majority
Loses the General Election
Russell stays in office, the Conservatives are divided over protection
Wins the election with a Liberal majority with 360 supporters against 290 for Derby
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