Independent MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock.
James McMurdock is the Independent MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where McMurdock broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2025 | Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill Committee: Amendment 9 | Yes | vs party |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Football Governance Bills [Lords]: Second Reading | No | vs party |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Football Governance Bills [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading | Yes | vs party |
Source · Hansard
“Cautious about expanding licensing regimes; argues existing Animal Welfare Act powers are underused and warns that heavy-handed regulation could harm the sector; calls for better e…”
“Accepts the locally-led approach but seeks stronger checks and balances to ensure postponement criteria meet constituent expectations rather than being justified on weak grounds.”
“The homelessness code of guidance has loopholes that allow local councils to improperly reclassify bed and breakfast units as self-contained accommodation, placing vulnerable peopl…”
“The NAO projects £15.3 billion on asylum accommodation over 10 years for people who may commit crimes; the public questions why money is spent on those who pose no benefit to Brita…”
McMurdock holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 524 | 14.6% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 471 | 13.1% |
| Home Office | 401 | 11.1% |
| Department for Education | 364 | 10.1% |
| Department for Transport | 221 | 6.1% |
| Treasury | 199 | 5.5% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 193 | 5.4% |
| Ministry of Justice | 180 | 5.0% |
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme, published on 19 May 2026, what analysis he has undertaken of the causes of the increase in Access to Work claims since 2018-19.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Next-generation remote controlled artillery systems to transform British Army, published on 13 May 2026, what proportion of the RCH 155 programme’s supply chain expenditure will be spent with UK-based suppliers.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme, published on 19 May 2026, what estimate he has made of the proportion of non-urgent Access to Work applications awaiting decisions for more than 28 days.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme, published on 19 May 2026, what estimate he has made of the average waiting time for non-urgent Access to Work application decisions in (a) Essex and (b) the UK as of May 2026.
Awaiting answer.
Directorship of Gym Live Health and Fitness Limited. This is a dormant company a Directorship of Gym Live Health and Fitness Limited. This is a dormant company awaiting strike off.
Date interest arose: 4 July 2024
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Source · Members API · Last amended 2 Sept 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 158,960 | 92.6% |
| Accommodation | 6,555 | 3.8% |
| Office Costs | 3,059 | 1.8% |
| MP Travel | 1,564 | 0.9% |
| Staff Travel | 1,532 | 0.9% |
| Total · 51 claims | 171,670 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for McMurdock on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | South Basildon and East Thurrock | 12,178 | 30.8% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| James McMurdockWON | Ref | 12,178 | 30.8 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see South Basildon and East Thurrock →