parliamentary

• parliamentary war finances 


  parliament had to develop methods of running the country without the King. Weekly and monthly assessments was a direct tax on income and particularly land. Sequestrations were a confiscation of royalist lands. Compulsory loans (forced loans). Excise, a tax on goods. Raised money for parliament. 
• John Pym and alliances


  he played a vital role in keeping Parliament together: he persuaded members to accept an alliance with Scottish Covenantors in 1643 in return for the establishment of Presbyterianism in England (wouldn’t ever happen) – the Scots sent 21,000 men to England which forced Charles' northern army to stay in the north. 
• holding london
• local administrations 


  parliament set up committees in each county which employed local men who were activists that were dedicated to the cause and anyone who wasn’t a supporter would be removed - replacement of the traditional ruling elite. Parliament managed to control rich areas, something that the Royalists failed to do. Clubmen opposed the financial demands of both armies however favoured the New Model Army as they became closer to winning the war and Fairfax was willing to negotiate with them. 
• control of the navy

  under the control of parliament, able to supply forces and strongholds and hamper supply of royalist areas, control of Hull and Plymouth. Prevented Charles receiving supplies and men from Ireland & mainland Europe.  
• the new model army

  regularly paid army, disciplined, professional and soldiers would be promoted based on their skills rather than their family or social status.