Oxford parliament

• Oxford Parliament (1681)

  Dates: 21 March – 28 March 1681

  Key Features:

  • Royalist Parliament: This was a short-lived parliament called by Charles II in an attempt to solidify his authority after the failure of the Exclusion Bill. It was heavily packed with royalist MPs, and Charles sought to rally support for his stance on the exclusion of James from the throne.
  • Financial Measures: The parliament granted Charles II a temporary income, but no significant long-term financial concessions were made, highlighting the ongoing financial instability of the monarchy.
  • Dissolution: The parliament was dissolved after just three days due to a lack of cooperation from MPs, who were unwilling to approve any major reforms or financial measures without further discussion of the exclusion crisis.