British Politics
Gault divorced his first wife in 1918. After retiring from the army in 1920, he stayed in England, moving to Hatch Court near Taunton, which he purchased from the aunt of his second wife, whom he 'quietly' married in 1922. His military record stood him in good stead when he tried for election running for the Unionist Party (Conservative), but he narrowly failed to overturn a 3,000 Liberal majority in 1923. However, he returned the following year and was elected as the Member of Parliament for Taunton at the 1924 general election. He held the seat through two further elections until he retired from the House of Commons at the 1935 general election.
He was a progressive Conservative, and was said to be deeply esteemed by political friends and opponents alike. His ambition to serve all classes fairly was rewarded in the 1932 unanimous resolution of the Taunton Town Council to present him with the freedom of the borough. Colonel and Mrs. Gault were said to be closely identified with practically every forward movement.
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