James McMurdock

MP since 4 Jul 2024

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James McMurdock is the Independent MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

257

Votes Cast

£171,670

Expenses 2024-25

98

Majority

30.8%

Vote Share

Expenses (2024-25)

£171,670

Staffing£158,960
Accommodation£6,555
Travel£3,096
Office£3,059

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 39,549 voters

✓Reform UK
12,178 votes30.8%
Labour
12,080 votes30.5%
Conservative
10,159 votes25.7%
Independent
1,928 votes4.9%
Green Party
1,718 votes4.3%
Liberal Democrat
1,071 votes2.7%
Social Democratic Party
140 votes0.3%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

5,118

Written Questions

10

Oral Questions

40

Debates Spoken In⚑

62

Speeches⚑

257

Divisions Voted

⚑Debates and speeches are sourced from Hansard contributions. The Hansard backfill is still in progress — counts will grow over the next few days as historic days are ingested.

Voting Record

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3 AYE

Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee

3 votes · 1 Jul 2026

3 AYE

Armed Forces Bill Report Stage

3 votes · 22 Jun 2026

1 AYE2 NO

King's Speech Motion for an Address

3 votes · 20 May 2026

4 NO

Victims and Courts Bill

4 votes · 25 Mar 2026

5 NO

National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill

5 votes · 23 Mar 2026

3 AYE

Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage

3 votes · 11 Mar 2026

2 AYE

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee

2 votes · 23 Feb 2026

Financial Interests(1)

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

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Date interest arose
4 July 2024

Registered 18 August 2025

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by James in Parliament

The Proper Blokes Club

1 signature

That this House commends The Proper Blokes Club for its outstanding work supporting men’s mental health through community walk and talk groups across South Basildon and East Thurrock, London, and beyond; recognises the important role the organisation plays in tackling loneliness,

1 Jun 2026

Support for the Salvation Army in Basildon

1 signature

That this House recognises the vital and longstanding contribution of the Salvation Army in Basildon as a foundational source of support for individuals and families in the local community over many years; notes with concern the increasing challenges they are facing, including he

13 Apr 2026

UN resolutions on slavery reparations

1 signature

That this House regrets the Government’s decision to abstain on the recent United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/80/L.48 rather than vote against it; recognises the suffering caused by the transatlantic slave trade; further recognises the historic efforts of the Royal Navy

13 Apr 2026

Seafarers’ welfare

4 signatures

That this House recognises that the wellbeing of seafarers is of the utmost importance; notes the vital contribution seafarers make to the UK economy, global trade and the resilience of supply chains; acknowledges the unique challenges faced by seafarers, including long periods a

2 Feb 2026

Cancellation of May 2026 Local Elections

3 signatures

That this House regrets the Government’s decision to invite local councils to cancel anticipated elections; notes with deep concern the impact this will have on the public’s faith in Government; expresses further deep concern that Parliament learned of this proposal through media

5 Jan 2026

Speed of deportation of foreign offenders

4 signatures

That this House notes with concern the long-standing failures to remove foreign national offenders promptly; welcomes the recent increase in deportations under the Early Removal Scheme; believes that the public expects decisive action to ensure that foreign criminals are removed

17 Dec 2025

Reducing emigration of young, skilled British citizens

4 signatures

That this House notes with concern that of the 255,000 British citizens who emigrated last year, 176,000 were aged 16 to 34, accounting for 99 per cent of the net outflow; recognises that the loss of young, skilled and UK-trained workers represents a serious drain on national tal

16 Dec 2025

Government participation in the independent Rape Gang Inquiry

3 signatures

That this House calls on the Government to accept the invitation to provide evidence to the independent Rape Gang Inquiry; notes that the success of this inquiry is vital for delivering justice and support to victims; and further notes that this may also provide valuable findings

9 Dec 2025

Domestic medical training

2 signatures

That this House notes that, in 1957, approximately 12 per cent of NHS doctors were trained overseas, compared with around 42 per cent in 2024; appreciates the vital contribution made by internationally trained doctors who support the NHS but notes that this does not negate our re

9 Dec 2025

Digital ID and civil liberties

5 signatures

That this House unequivocally condemns the Government’s proposed implementation of a national digital ID system; notes that such a system poses a serious data security risk, given the scale, sensitivity and centralisation of required personal information; further notes that digit

9 Dec 2025

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