Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock
At a glance
The MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock is James McMurdock (Independent), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a RUK gain from Con: he took 30.8% of the vote for a majority of 98, on a 54.4% turnout. Turnout was down from 60.8% at the 2019 general election.
2024 general election result
Majority 98 · Turnout 54.4% · Electorate 72,673
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| James McMurdock | Reform UK | 12,178 | 30.8% |
| Jack Ferguson | Labour | 12,080 | 30.5% |
| Stephen Metcalfe | Conservative | 10,159 | 25.7% |
| Neil Speight | Independent | 1,928 | 4.9% |
| Elizabeth Grant | Green Party | 1,718 | 4.3% |
| Dave Thomas | Liberal Democrat | 1,071 | 2.7% |
| Steven Burnett | Independent | 275 | 0.7% |
| Simon Breedon | Social Democratic Party | 140 | 0.4% |
Past election results
Every General Election and by-election in this seat, newest first. Open one for the full candidate list.
| Election | Winner | Result | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | James McMurdock (RUK) | RUK gain from Con | 98 |
| 2019 | Stephen Metcalfe (Con) | Con hold | 19,922 |
| 2017 | Stephen Metcalfe (Con) | Con hold | 11,490 |
| 2015 | Stephen Metcalfe (Con) | Con hold | 7,691 |
| 2010 | Stephen Metcalfe (Con) | Con gain from Lab | 5,772 |
Members for this seat
Everyone who has won the seat at the elections in our records, which begin with the 2010 general election. Members before then are not shown.
| Member | Party | Period |
|---|---|---|
| James McMurdock | Reform UK | 2024 to present |
| Stephen Metcalfe | Conservative | 2010 to 2024 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.