1807 General Election

4 May – 9 June 1807 · The Unreformed Commons · 658 seats, 330 for a majority

The Duke of Portland's Pittites won a decisive majority on a 'No Popery' cry after the King dismissed the Talents over Catholic relief. Anti-Catholicism proved a reliable electoral weapon.

Prime Minister before

Duke of Portland

Tory

Prime Minister (continued)

Duke of Portland

Tory

Government formed

Tory

Turnout

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The result

Sort by

Tory

Duke of Portland

216

seats

Whig

Lord Grenville

213

seats

			Share of Commons
Tory	Duke of Portland	216		—	—	—
Whig	Lord Grenville	213		—	—	—

Before 1918, party labels were looser and many seats went uncontested, so vote totals and shares understate real support. Seat counts are the reliable measure.