South Basildon and East Thurrock
James McMurdock
Independent, MP since 2024
Claimed in 2024-25
£171,670
539th highest of the 650 sitting MPs in the UK.
Where it went
Staff wages
paid to the MP's own employees
£158,960
Office costs
rent, utilities, equipment, printing
£3,059
Accommodation
London rent and bills
£6,555
Travel
the MP's own and their staff's
£3,096
And the number worth comparing
Cost per elector
on 72,673 electors
£2.36
Outside money on the register
Visits outside the UK
- Name of donor: Armed Forces Parliamentary Trust Address of donor: House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Return flights (economy class), value £865 Destination of visit: Brunei Dates of visit: 24 May 2026 to 29 May 2026 Purpose of visit: Guest as part of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme. (Registered 5 June 2026)
Miscellaneous
- Directorship of Gym Live Health and Fitness Limited. This is a dormant company awaiting strike off. Date interest arose: 4 July 2024 (Registered 18 August 2025)
Checked 16 Aug 2026. Data pulled live from IPSA’s published 2024-25 totals and the UK Parliament Members API.