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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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
Fraud: Victims
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of HMRC's policies on supporting victims of fraud.
Fraud: Victims
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what legal protections are available to fraud victims to prevent further (a) exploitation and (b) financial loss.
Fraud: Proceeds of Crime
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what processes are in place to help victims of fraud recover lost (a) funds and (b) assets when the fraud is committed (i) online and (ii) by int
Fraud: Victims
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of (a) legal and (b) financial advice for victims of fraud.
Fraud
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to raise awareness of (a) fraud and (b) fraud prevention.
Fraud: Victim Support Schemes
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what long-term programs are available to help fraud victims regain financial stability after a fraud incident.
Fraud: Crime Prevention
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure police officers have training specifically on (a) tackling fraud and (b) fraud prevention.
Fraud: Victims
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department coordinates with the Solicitor General to ensure victims of fraud receive the financial protection and support they need d
Fraud: Economic Situation
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the impact of fraud on the economy.
Fraud: Sentencing
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will hold discussions with the Sentencing Council on the adequacy of sentencing guidelines in relation to perpetrators of fraud.
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