2024 general election · East of England
South Basildon and East Thurrock: 2024 general election result
James McMurdock (Reform UK) won South Basildon and East Thurrock at the 2024 general election with a majority of 98 (RUK gain from Con). Full result for every candidate, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- James McMurdockReform UK
- Majority
- 980.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 54.4%39,549 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,673
- Result
- RUK gain from Con
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McMurdock Elected | Reform UK | 12,178 | 30.8% | +30.8 | |
| Jack Ferguson | Labour | 12,080 | 30.5% | +7.0 | |
| Stephen Metcalfe sitting MP | Conservative | 10,159 | 25.7% | −39.8 | |
| Neil Speight | Independent | 1,928 | 4.9% | −1.2 | |
| Elizabeth Grant | Green | 1,718 | 4.3% | +4.2 | |
| Dave Thomas | Liberal Democrats | 1,071 | 2.7% | −1.4 | |
| Steven Burnett | Independent | 275 | 0.7% | ||
| Simon Breedon | Social Democratic Party | 140 | 0.4% | +0.4 | |
| Valid votes | 39,549 | ||||
| Majority | 98 | 0.3% | |||
Change compared with the House of Commons Library’s notional 2019 result on the new boundaries.
Questions and answers
Who won South Basildon and East Thurrock at the 2024 general election?
James McMurdock (Reform UK) won with 12,178 votes (30.8%). Result: RUK gain from Con.
What was the majority in South Basildon and East Thurrock in 2024?
98 votes (0.3% of valid votes) over the Labour candidate, Jack Ferguson.
What was the turnout in South Basildon and East Thurrock in 2024?
54.4% of the 72,673 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,549 votes).
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