Factions in council more evident
'progressives'
Hertford
Paget- Henry's private secretary ensured triumph of faction with writing up of Henry's last will, details of Regency council to be dominated by progressives excluding conservative group
Edward Seymour- uncle of Jane Seymour's son, heir to the throne had much influence, trumped Norfolk
'conservatives
Gardiner excluded from court through failure to accept king's instruction
Norfolk imprisoned awaiting execution, remained prisoner for the whole of ED VI reign
attempted to get rid of Catherine Howard presenting her protestant sympathies to Henry, carried out by Wriothesley
Henry combatted such accusations, embarrassing his lord chancellor Wriothesley, had strong control over council