He "returned to England with the Prince of Orange in November 1688, but died the following year, in great debt, and without having regained possession of his estates."
Following the election, Lord Sunderland "classed Peyton as 'honest' and a gain for the Whigs, while another analysis of the 1705 Parliament noted him as 'Low Church'.
Although by affiliation a Whig, Peyton’s parliamentary career was to demonstrate a more consistent adherence to the Court than to the party.
He was an active Member from the outset of his career, which included regular appointments to committees dealing with many and varied issues.
"[2] Peyton was appointed a Warden of the Mint in April 1708 and removed from office in December 1714 following the death of Queen Anne.