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James McMurdock

James McMurdock

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.

Message

Seat status

Marginal

Majority size

98

Recent swing

N/A

Party

Independent

Top donors:

No registered donations

OPPOSED

Voted against Employment Rights Bill

Motion passed, 327-162

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OPPOSED

Voted against Employment Rights Bill

Motion passed, 326-162

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OPPOSED

Voted against Employment Rights Bill

Motion passed, 395-98

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Where James fits into things

Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer

Prime Minister

James McMurdock

James McMurdock

Member of Parliament

South Basildon and East Thurrock

Surgeries

Monthly in-person, occasional online

Examples of successful citizen influence

  • Coordinated constituent emails leading to parliamentary questions
  • Local campaign prompting a public statement

Pressure that tends to influence

  • High volume constituent contact
  • Media attention on local issues
  • Cross-party committee pressure

Committees

No current committee memberships