English general election, 1685

English general election, 1685
Kingdom of England
1685

  First party Second party
 
Party Tory Whig
Seats won 468 57
Popular vote
Percentage

The English general election, 1685 elected the only parliament of James II, known as the Loyal Parliament. This was the first time the words Whig and Tory were used as names for political groupings in the Parliament of England. Party strengths are an approximation, with many MPs' allegiances being unknown.

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