Election for the constituency of South Basildon and East Thurrock on 4 July 2024
An election to the 59th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of South Basildon and East Thurrock, held as part of the general election on 4 July 2024.
Reform UK gain from Conservative by James McMurdock with a majority of 98 - 0.2% - on a turnout of 54.4%.
An electorate of 72,673, having a valid vote count of 39,549 and an invalid vote count of 123.
Candidates
| Name | Party | Vote | Vote share | Vote change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCMURDOCK, James | RUK | 12,178 | 30.8% | - |
| FERGUSON, Jack | Lab | 12,080 | 30.5% | 7.0% |
| METCALFE, Stephen | Con | 10,159 | 25.7% | -39.8% |
| SPEIGHT, Neil | Ind | 1,928 | 4.9% | - |
| GRANT, Elizabeth | Green | 1,718 | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| THOMAS, Dave | LD | 1,071 | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| BURNETT, Steven | Ind | 275 | 0.7% | - |
| BREEDON, Simon | SDP | 140 | 0.4% | - |
The writ for this election was issued on 30 May 2024.
Under section 13(b) of the Representation of the People Act 1985, a candidate gaining 5% or less of the vote share will forfeit their deposit.
This constituency of South Basildon and East Thurrock was established by the 2024 boundary set for England. This election was the first held under that boundary set. Any holds, gains and vote change percentages as a result of this election are based on notional results, which estimate the outcome of the previous election had it been contested on the new boundaries.