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.

242

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)

4,871

Written Questions

10

Oral Questions

39

Debates Spoken In⚑

61

Speeches⚑

242

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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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

Azerbaijan: Carbon Emissions

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s Eastern Neighbourhood Small Projects Programme, how much has been spent on the proje

AnsweredForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office16 Mar 2026

Azerbaijan: Carbon Emissions

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s Eastern Neighbourhood Small Projects Programme, what evaluation she has made of the

AnsweredForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office16 Mar 2026

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to acce

AnsweredCabinet Office16 Mar 2026

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to acce

AnsweredCabinet Office16 Mar 2026

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to acce

AnsweredCabinet Office16 Mar 2026

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to acce

AnsweredCabinet Office16 Mar 2026

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to acce

AnsweredCabinet Office16 Mar 2026

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to acce

AnsweredCabinet Office16 Mar 2026

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust: Hospital Beds

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has held discussions with the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust on potential factors that contributed to bed occupancy rates

AnsweredDepartment of Health and Social Care16 Mar 2026

Disability Aids: Waiting Lists

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of current waiting times in accessing disability equipment on people’s ability to live ind

Department of Health and Social Care13 Mar 2026
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