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
Election Result(2024 General Election)
Turnout: 39,549 voters
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.
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3 AYE1 NODiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill Committee
4 votes · 20 Oct 2025
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill Committee
4 votes · 20 Oct 2025
7 NORenters’ Rights Bill
7 votes · 8 Sept 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill
7 votes · 8 Sept 2025
2 AYEOpposition Day
2 votes · 15 Jul 2025
Opposition Day
2 votes · 15 Jul 2025
1 AYE1 NOUniversal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill
2 votes · 1 Jul 2025
Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill
2 votes · 1 Jul 2025
1 AYE3 NOTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
4 votes · 20 Jun 2025
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
4 votes · 20 Jun 2025
Financial Interests(1)
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Miscellaneous
- 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 signatureThat 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 signatureThat 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 signatureThat 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 signaturesThat 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 signaturesThat 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 signaturesThat 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 signaturesThat 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 signaturesThat 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 signaturesThat 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 signaturesThat 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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