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

Retail Trade: Crimes of Violence

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what (a) training and (b) resources she is providing to law enforcement to ensure effective enforcement of the proposed offence of assaulting a s

AnsweredHome Office25 Feb 2025

Retail Trade: Crimes of Violence

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to support (a) small and (b) independent retailers in implementing measures to protect employees from (i) violence and (

AnsweredHome Office25 Feb 2025

Retail Trade: Crimes of Violence

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has to implement the proposed offence of assaulting a shopworker; and what the anticipated penalties are associated with this offe

AnsweredHome Office25 Feb 2025

Internet: Proof of Identity

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to accelerate the implementation of user identity verification measures under the Online Safety Act 2023.

AnsweredDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology25 Feb 2025

Internet: Bullying and Harassment

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) cyberbullying, (b) harassment by (i) fake and (ii) anonymous accounts a

AnsweredDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology25 Feb 2025

Internet: Codes of Practice

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will that ensure Ofcom prioritises user verification in its Illegal Content Codes of Practice.

AnsweredDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology25 Feb 2025

Mentally Disordered Offenders: Crimes of Violence

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 14 February 2025 to Question 29394 on Mentally Disordered Offenders: Crimes of Violence, if she will make an assessment of the pote

AnsweredMinistry of Justice25 Feb 2025

Visas

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people were overstaying legitimately-granted visas in the UK as of 25 February 2025.

AnsweredHome Office25 Feb 2025

Asylum: Temporary Accommodation

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 24 February 2025 to Question 29388, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of her Department holding in

AnsweredHome Office25 Feb 2025

Accident and Emergency Departments: Standards

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce pressure on Accident and Emergency departments during peak demand periods.

AnsweredDepartment of Health and Social Care21 Feb 2025
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