Member of Parliament
James McMurdock
Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.
At a glance
4 Jul 2024
Commons start
1 years, 10 months
Time in Commons
43.2 %
Voting participation
-30.1 % vs avg
98
Majority
16
Debates (12 months)
24
Contributions
Voting activity (12 months)
Debate activity (12 months)
Contact
Parliamentary office
[email protected]Topic voting
Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.
Highest topic participation
Lowest topic participation
Party history
Constituency
Constituency history
Latest election result
Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| James McMurdock | RUK Reform UK | 12,178 | 30.8 % |
| Jack Ferguson | Lab Labour | 12,080 | 30.5 % |
| Stephen Metcalfe | Con Conservative | 10,159 | 25.7 % |
| Neil Speight | Ind Independent | 1,928 | 4.9 % |
| Elizabeth Grant | Green Green Party | 1,718 | 4.3 % |
| Dave Thomas | LD Liberal Democrat | 1,071 | 2.7 % |
| Steven Burnett | Ind Independent | 275 | 0.7 % |
| Simon Breedon | SDP Social Democratic Party | 140 | 0.4 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Voting record
Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.
Voted in 223 of 516 eligible divisions (43.2 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.
223
Total votes
106
Aye
117
No
0
Party rebellion
Divisions
Page 4 of 15Source: Commons Votes API
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
4
Speeches
13
Questions
7
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East 2 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 28 Jan 2026 | 1 | ||
| Animal Rescue Centres 26 Jan 2026 | 1 | ||
| Key Stage 1 Curriculum 26 Jan 2026 | 2 | ||
| Local Elections: Basildon and Thurrock 12 Jan 2026 | 2 | ||
| Digital ID 8 Dec 2025 | 1 | ||
| Homelessness Guidance 24 Nov 2025 | 2 | ||
| Engagements 19 Nov 2025 | 1 | ||
| Social Media Posts: Penalties for Offences 17 Nov 2025 | 1 | ||
| Channel Crossings 17 Nov 2025 | 2 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Registered interests
8. Miscellaneous (1)
Directorship of Gym Live Health and Fitness Limited. This is a dormant company awaiting strike off. Date interest arose: 4 July 2024 (Registered 18 August 2025)
FAQs
Who is James McMurdock?
James McMurdock is a Member of Parliament representing South Basildon and East Thurrock. Source
Which party does James McMurdock represent?
James McMurdock currently represents Independent. Source
Which constituency does James McMurdock represent?
James McMurdock currently represents South Basildon and East Thurrock. Source
How long has James McMurdock been an MP?
James McMurdock has been in the House of Commons for 1 years, 10 months. Source
How many Commons divisions has James McMurdock voted in?
James McMurdock has recorded votes in 223 of 516 eligible Commons divisions (43.2 % participation rate). The Commons average is 73.3 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source
Can James McMurdock be counted as a rebel MP?
James McMurdock is not counted in party rebellion statistics because independent and Speaker roles do not have a party whip. Source
What registered interests are listed for James McMurdock?
James McMurdock has registered interests in 1 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source
What was James McMurdock's latest election result?
James McMurdock's latest imported election result is RUK Gain in South Basildon and East Thurrock, with a majority of 98. Source
How active is James McMurdock in parliamentary debates?
James McMurdock has made 24 contributions across 16 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source