Urged by Rockingham to stand for York (the seat once held by his grandfather) in 1768, his mother objected on grounds of expense. He was instead elected Member of Parliament for Hedon and held that seat until 1780, then for Thirsk until 1784.
Urged by Rockingham to run for York (the seat once held by his grandfather) in 1768, his mother objected due to the expense involved. He was elected Member of Parliament for Hedon and held that seat until 1780, then for Thirsk until 1784.