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
| 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.