South Basildon and East Thurrock MP — James McMurdock
£13,816 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
James McMurdock is the current MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock (Independent). In 2025-26 they claimed £13,816 in IPSA business costs — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary. See the full profile with itemised claims or read the methodology.
Total claimed — 2025-26
£13,816
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
South Basildon and East Thurrock MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock?
- James McMurdock (Independent) is the current Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock.
- How much has the MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock claimed in expenses?
- James McMurdock claimed £13,816 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover the costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary.
- What did James McMurdock claim the most on?
- James McMurdock's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £12,666.
- How do South Basildon and East Thurrock's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. James McMurdock claimed £13,816. Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation — claim levels reflect factors like constituency distance from Westminster and staffing needs.
Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation. Read the methodology for details on data sourcing and publication lag.