One of the first political grievances that built up during the Personal Rule of Charles, was that Charles

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In 1640, at the start of the Long Parliament, all methods of the Personal Rule of Charles I were abolished, this was due to the grievances caused during the Personal Rule, especially political and financial ones. After ruling on his own during the Personal Rule, Charles was desperate for money and had annoyed many people, these grievances had all built up during this time.

One of the first political grievances that built up during the Personal Rule of Charles, was that Charles wouldn't call parliament and ruled on his own, which the Gentry did not like, as they thought parliament should be called so that they could get their views across to the King.

Another grievance that the Gentry did not agree with, was the fact that Wentworth and Laud, two of Charlies' advisors were not from the Gentry and traditionally he was supposed to rely on the aristocracy for advice but to save money he sent them and their entourage away from the court and back to their land. Laud and Wentworth were chosen by Charles because they had similar beliefs to him on order and uniformity. Wentworth was hated so much he became known