1830: Revolution in France, Outbreak of the swing riots, fall of Wellington's government, Earl Grey appointed PM for whig-dominated government 1831: Russell introduces first reform bill, gov defeated in house of lords + general election called, whigs return with majority + second reform bill introduced, house of lords rejects reform + rioting across the country 1832: third reform bill passed in house of commons, lords attempt to wreck bill + gov resigns + days of may+ whigs return to power, third reform bill become law