 He opposed the impeachment of Sacheverell in 1710, later entertained him at his home in Teddington.He was returned as MP for Downton at the [[1710 British general election]], and was later cited as one of the ‘worthy patriots’ who in the first session of the 1710 Parliament helped to detect the mismanagements of the previous administration'.However Harley was disappointed that he was unforthcoming in providing any financial support for the administration.