 The French Revolution had split the Whigs into two factions , but as it progressed Fox 's group in support of the revolutionaries began to dwindle . Coke stuck by Fox , and with the outbreak of the War , the split became finalised ; Fox refused to accept that Britain need be involved in conflict , as did Coke . In Parliament , Coke spoke out against the conflict , debating the motion to raise money for the war through a new tax in April 1794 , and supporting Wilberforce 's anti @-@ war motion on 24 March 1795 . He felt more comfortable with local matters , however , and his main concerns " were those of the agricultural interest " , arguing against a new land tax and introducing a bill to shorten the shooting season , allowing for the production of more corn . Coke was again returned to Parliament in 1796 , despite an anti @-@ war and anti @-@ government address to the electorate which was condemned as arrogant and dictatorial , but found on his return that the Foxites had agreed to withdraw from Parliamentary activity . 
