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)
4,902
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 8 of 10
2 AYEEmployment Rights Bill Report Stage
2 votes · 11 Mar 2025
Employment Rights Bill Report Stage
2 votes · 11 Mar 2025
2 AYEWater (Special Measures) Bill Report Stage
2 votes · 28 Jan 2025
Water (Special Measures) Bill Report Stage
2 votes · 28 Jan 2025
3 AYE1 NONon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill Report Stage
4 votes · 15 Jan 2025
Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill Report Stage
4 votes · 15 Jan 2025
3 AYE1 NORenters' Rights Bill Report Stage
4 votes · 14 Jan 2025
Renters' Rights Bill Report Stage
4 votes · 14 Jan 2025
National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill: Third Reading
17 Dec 2024
4 AYENational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill Committee
4 votes · 17 Dec 2024
National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill Committee
4 votes · 17 Dec 2024
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, whether his Department has had recent discussions with head teachers on the rising cost of energy for schools.
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.
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