But there was strong opposition to reform , especially after the outbreak of the French Revolution .
Reforms had been proposed in the 18th century , both by radicals such as John Wilkes and by more conservative politicians such as William Pitt the Younger .
There was strong opposition to reform , especially after the outbreak of the French Revolution .
Reforms had been proposed in the 18th century , both by radicals such as John Wilkes and by more conservative politicians such as William Pitt the Younger .