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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3 AYE1 NOPlanning and Infrastructure Bill Report Stage
4 votes · 9 Jun 2025
Planning and Infrastructure Bill Report Stage
4 votes · 9 Jun 2025
2 AYEOpposition Day
2 votes · 21 May 2025
Opposition Day
2 votes · 21 May 2025
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Report Stage: Amendment (a) to New Clause 10
16 May 2025
3 NOData (Use and Access) Bill CCLM
3 votes · 14 May 2025
Data (Use and Access) Bill CCLM
3 votes · 14 May 2025
1 AYE1 NOOpposition Day
2 votes · 13 May 2025
Opposition Day
2 votes · 13 May 2025
2 AYE2 NOBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Report Stage
4 votes · 12 May 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Report Stage
4 votes · 12 May 2025
2 AYEData (Use and Access) Bill Report Stage
2 votes · 7 May 2025
Data (Use and Access) Bill Report Stage
2 votes · 7 May 2025
Financial Interests(1)
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
Energy: Schools
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support (a) primary and (b) secondary schools with high energy costs.
Solar Power: Batteries
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what proportion of the solar projects under the Great British Energy scheme will include battery storage solutions.
Great British Energy: Solar Power
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the long-term sustainability of the solar panels being installed under the Great British Energy scheme in
Energy Supply
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to improve the process for procuring (a) transformers, (b) cables and (c) other critical components for electric
Energy: Infrastructure
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he plans to take to (a) help decrease planning delays for energy infrastructure projects and (b) engage with the public on th
Electricity: Infrastructure
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to (a) consult and (b) compensate local communities impacted by new electricity network infrastructure projects.
Schools: Costs
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions her Department has had with head teachers on (a) energy bills and (b) other costs for schools.
Schools: Debts
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent estimate she has made of the number of (a) primary and (b) secondary schools in debt in (i) England and (ii) Essex.
Mobile Phones and Social Media: Children
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions her Department has had with parents on (a) smart phones in schools and (b) young people on social media.
Pupils: Mobile Phones and Social Media
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions her Department has had with (a) secondary school teachers and (b) head teachers on (i) smart phones in schools and (ii) young peopl
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