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
Election Result(2024 General Election)
Turnout: 39,549 voters
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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242 votes — page 7 of 10
3 NONon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
3 votes · 25 Mar 2025
Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
3 votes · 25 Mar 2025
4 NONational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill
4 votes · 19 Mar 2025
National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill
4 votes · 19 Mar 2025
3 AYE1 NOChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Report Stage
4 votes · 18 Mar 2025
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Report Stage
4 votes · 18 Mar 2025
3 AYEChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Report Stage
3 votes · 17 Mar 2025
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Report Stage
3 votes · 17 Mar 2025
3 AYE2 NOEmployment Rights Bill Report Stage
5 votes · 12 Mar 2025
Employment Rights Bill Report Stage
5 votes · 12 Mar 2025
Financial Interests(1)
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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
Motor Vehicles: Waste Disposal
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the transition to electric vehicles on the number and proportion of vehicles disposed of annually.
Electric Vehicles: Batteries
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the average lifespan of electric vehicle batteries and the implications this may have for the second hand market for electric
Electric Vehicles: Waste Disposal
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential for increased vehicle scrappage if electric vehicle batteries require replacement earlier than expected.
Electric Vehicles: Costs
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the total cost of electric vehicle ownership, including a) purchase price, b) insurance, c) maintenance, d) charging costs an
Electric Vehicles: Batteries
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to ensure the safe disposal of electric vehicle batteries at the end of their life.
Electric Vehicles: Environment Protection
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the lifecycle environmental impact of electric vehicles.
Moldova: Development Aid
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department's Eastern Neighbourhood Small Projects Programme, what is the nature and policy object
Moldova: Development Aid
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department's Eastern Neighbourhood Small Projects Programme, what the cost is of the project in M
Asylum: Undocumented Workers
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Asylum handouts and accommodation removed for illegal migrants abusing Britain’s genero
Prison Sentences: Gender
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what comparative assessment he has made of custodial sentencing rates between male and female offenders for comparable offences.
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