He entered the British House of Commons in 1885, sitting for Faversham until 1895. He was influential in the foundation of the modern Kent County Cricket Club in 1870, was on the club's committee and served as president for a year in the 1880s.
In 1885, he entered the British House of Commons, representing Faversham until 1895. He was influential in founding the modern Kent County Cricket Club in 1870 and served on its board for a time during the 1880s.