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.
He joined the British House of Commons in 1885, representing Faversham until 1895. He was instrumental in establishing the modern Kent County Cricket Club in 1870 and served on its board for a period during the 1880s.