1826 United Kingdom general election
The 1826 United Kingdom general election saw the Tories under the Earl of Liverpool win a substantial and increased majority over the Whigs. In Ireland, liberal Protestant candidates favouring Catholic emancipation, backed by the Catholic Association, achieved significant gains.
Image: Robert Banks Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool (cropped)
Image: Lord Henry Petty
1820 United Kingdom general election
The 1820 United Kingdom general election was triggered by the death of King George III and produced the first parliament of the reign of his successor, King George IV. It was held shortly after the Radical War in Scotland and the Cato Street Conspiracy. In this atmosphere, the Tories under the Earl of Liverpool were able to win a substantial majority over the Whigs.
Image: Robert Banks Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool (cropped)
Image: Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey after Sir Thomas Lawrence copy