James McMurdock - MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock | Reform Watch

Profile and accountability tracker for James McMurdock, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock. Independent.

Serving as the Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock since 2024, James McMurdock was initially elected as a member of Reform UK. He left the party in July 2025 amid allegations of receiving £70,000 in Bounce Back business loans during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite his businesses being described as "effectively dormant." Currently, he operates as an independent MP.