The Walpole ministry was led by Whig Prime Minister Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, from 1730 to 1742—when Walpole left the government. Ministry See also 1734 British general election 1741 British general election 1742 vote of no confidence in the Walpole ministry Notes References British ministries Government 1730 establishments in Great Britain 1742 disestablishments in Great Britain 1730s in Great Britain 1740s in Great Britain Robert Walpole Ministries of George II of Great Britain