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

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)

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.

Voting Record

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2 AYE

Public Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage

2 votes · 14 Jul 2026

3 AYE

Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee

3 votes · 1 Jul 2026

3 AYE

Armed Forces Bill Report Stage

3 votes · 22 Jun 2026

1 AYE2 NO

King's Speech Motion for an Address

3 votes · 20 May 2026

4 NO

Victims and Courts Bill

4 votes · 25 Mar 2026

5 NO

National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill

5 votes · 23 Mar 2026

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Financial Interests(1)

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 signature

That 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 signature

That 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 signature

That 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 signature

That 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 signature

That 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 signature

That 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 signatures

That 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 signatures

That 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 signatures

That 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 signatures

That 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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