Since CI a division had begun between 'court' and 'country' interests. Members of the PN who were suspicious of links to Catholic powers and Arminians formed the country faction against court interests.
The factions became more defined from the 70s. The Country faction believed that CII's pro-French policies were damaging and his attempts to provide toleration were dangerous.
Charles' group of pro-catholic advisers known as the CABAL (discussed later) suffered a decline in the 70s and Osborne (Earl of Danby) became treasurer and chief adviser. His views were pro-Anglican and pro-Dutch. He concentrated on building a support base of MPs who would support the Crown now it had changed direction. This became the Court.
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