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.
236
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)
3,973
Written Questions
9
Oral Questions
38
Debates Spoken In⚑
60
Speeches⚑
236
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.
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2 AYEPublic Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage
2 votes · 14 Jul 2026
Public Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage
2 votes · 14 Jul 2026
3 AYETaxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee
3 votes · 1 Jul 2026
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee
3 votes · 1 Jul 2026
3 AYEArmed Forces Bill Report Stage
3 votes · 22 Jun 2026
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage
3 votes · 22 Jun 2026
1 AYE2 NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address
3 votes · 20 May 2026
King's Speech Motion for an Address
3 votes · 20 May 2026
4 NOVictims and Courts Bill
4 votes · 25 Mar 2026
Victims and Courts Bill
4 votes · 25 Mar 2026
5 NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
5 votes · 23 Mar 2026
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
5 votes · 23 Mar 2026
Financial Interests(1)
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
- Date interest arose
- 4 July 2024
Registered 18 August 2025
Activity Pulse
Questions asked and motions sponsored by James in Parliament
Horndon-on-the-Hill Primary School and school swimming lessons
1 signatureThat this House congratulates Horndon-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School on its innovative approach to delivering swimming and water safety lessons to its pupils; recognises the importance of swimming as part of the national curriculum and as a vital life skill for chil
9 Jun 2026
Bowers & Pitsea FC
1 signatureThat this House recognises the significant contribution made by Bowers & Pitsea Football Club to local communities within South Basildon & East Thurrock; commends the club for providing sporting opportunities to local residents of all ages and backgrounds; acknowledges the positi
8 Jun 2026
Exemptions permitting the carrying of ceremonial knives
1 signatureThat this House expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Henry Nowak following his tragic death; notes with concern the continued existence of exemptions in legislation permitting the carrying of certain ceremonial or religious knives in public; believes tha
3 Jun 2026
The Proper Blokes Club
1 signatureThat this House commends The Proper Blokes Club for its outstanding work supporting men’s mental health through community walk and talk groups across South Basildon and East Thurrock, London, and beyond; recognises the important role the organisation plays in tackling loneliness,
1 Jun 2026
Support for the Salvation Army in Basildon
1 signatureThat this House recognises the vital and longstanding contribution of the Salvation Army in Basildon as a foundational source of support for individuals and families in the local community over many years; notes with concern the increasing challenges they are facing, including he
13 Apr 2026
UN resolutions on slavery reparations
1 signatureThat this House regrets the Government’s decision to abstain on the recent United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/80/L.48 rather than vote against it; recognises the suffering caused by the transatlantic slave trade; further recognises the historic efforts of the Royal Navy
13 Apr 2026
Seafarers’ welfare
4 signaturesThat this House recognises that the wellbeing of seafarers is of the utmost importance; notes the vital contribution seafarers make to the UK economy, global trade and the resilience of supply chains; acknowledges the unique challenges faced by seafarers, including long periods a
2 Feb 2026
Cancellation of May 2026 Local Elections
3 signaturesThat this House regrets the Government’s decision to invite local councils to cancel anticipated elections; notes with deep concern the impact this will have on the public’s faith in Government; expresses further deep concern that Parliament learned of this proposal through media
5 Jan 2026
Speed of deportation of foreign offenders
4 signaturesThat this House notes with concern the long-standing failures to remove foreign national offenders promptly; welcomes the recent increase in deportations under the Early Removal Scheme; believes that the public expects decisive action to ensure that foreign criminals are removed
17 Dec 2025
Reducing emigration of young, skilled British citizens
4 signaturesThat this House notes with concern that of the 255,000 British citizens who emigrated last year, 176,000 were aged 16 to 34, accounting for 99 per cent of the net outflow; recognises that the loss of young, skilled and UK-trained workers represents a serious drain on national tal
16 Dec 2025
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