In 1773, he entered the House of Commons as MP for Lancaster after winning a by-election on 15 September following the death of the incumbent Francis Reynolds. At this time, he moved to No. 1 Savile Row, London, where he resided until 1781.
In 1773, he became an MP for Lancaster in the House of Commons through a by-election on September 15 following Francis Reynolds's death. He moved to No. 1 Savile Row, London, and lived there until 1781.