MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock
“A centrist independent MP who frequently rebels against party lines.”
James McMurdock is the Independent Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, elected on 4 July 2024. As an Independent, he sits outside formal party groups and is described as centrist in outlook. The data show a high level of rebellion against party lines and a notably low voting attendance.
His party loyalty is 54% (below the 80% party average) and his attendance is 9% (below the 26% average), indicating strong independence. He has 87 rebel votes, signalling frequent departures from the party line. He votes a mixed pattern on welfare and workers' rights, but generally supports protest rights, bus services regulation and mental health services, while generally voting against VAT changes and renter protections.
Declares one miscellaneous financial interest.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Independent average: 26%
The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
How often this MP votes with their party
Independent average: 80%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
Figures include only interests with declared monetary values from the Register of Members' Financial Interests. Some categories (e.g. hospitality, overseas visits) may not have monetary values recorded, so the total may not reflect all declared interests.
King's Speech Motion for an Address
NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)
NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)
AYEThe percentage of votes where this MP voted the same way as the majority of their party. High loyalty is typical; most MPs vote with their party on most issues.
Rebel votes
Times this MP voted differently from the majority of their party. This can reflect independent judgement, but context matters — some rebel votes are on procedural matters, others on major policy.
