He was listed among the 'Tory patriots' who voted against the continuation of the war and among the 'worthy patriots' who laid open the mismanagements of the previous ministry. He was also a member of the October Club. At the 1713 British general election, he was returned unopposed as MP for Thetford.
He was part of the 'Tory nationalists' who opposed prolonging the war and among those acknowledged as 'deserving patriots' who exposed the shortcomings of the previous administration. He was also a member of the October Club. At the 1713 British general election, he secured his seat in Parliament without contest as MP for Thetford.