Electionpedia.comJames McMurdock (Reform UK) won South Basildon and East Thurrock in the 2024 UK general election by 98 votes over Jack Ferguson (Labour).
James McMurdock received 12,178 votes (30.79%). Jack Ferguson received 12,080 votes (30.54%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James McMurdock ↗Elected | Reform UK | 12,178 | 30.79% |
| 2 | Jack Ferguson | Labour | 12,080 | 30.54% |
| 3 | Stephen Metcalfe ↗ | Conservative | 10,159 | 25.69% |
| 4 | Neil Speight | Independent | 1,928 | 4.88% |
| 5 | Elizabeth Grant | Green Party | 1,718 | 4.34% |
| 6 | Dave Thomas | Liberal Democrat | 1,071 | 2.71% |
| 7 | Steven Burnett | Independent | 275 | 0.70% |
| 8 | Simon Breedon | Social Democratic Party | 140 | 0.35% |
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South Basildon and East Thurrock General Election Result 2024: James McMurdock Won
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