"It is a pleasure and an honour to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I thank the 1,673 South Basildon and East Thurrock constituents who took the time to sign the petition.
When discussing illegal migration, we must begin with a simple truth: a nation that cannot control its borders …..." James McMurdock - View Speech
"Q3. Over the past week, rules and regulations have come understandably under sharp focus, but even more important than rules and regulations is the law. On that topic, I believe there are a number of things that everyone in the House can agree on and feel proud about: phrases such …..." James McMurdock - View Speech
"Q9. If any member of the public wishes to visit a major sporting or music event, they can expect to be searched on the way in. If they bring a bottle of water, the lid will be taken. If they order a drink from the bar, it will be served …..." James McMurdock - View Speech
"Although I might not agree with all the conclusions that the Prime Minister has drawn, I am very grateful for the reverence and caution that he shows, and for the respect for human life that he has been trying to demonstrate. The limited time he had over the weekend to …..." James McMurdock - View Speech
"Q13. G R Carr is a business in Burnt Mills in my constituency with more than half a century of experience in steel manufacturing and fabrication. It is exactly the kind of medium-sized business that builds this country and that we should be championing. Following my visit to the business …..." James McMurdock - View Speech
"I am very grateful to the hon. Member for giving way at this last moment. Does she agree with me that these debates are called debates for a reason, and that where there is an overwhelming outcome to a debate—one way or the other—we expect the Minister, regardless of who …..." James McMurdock - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Member for South Cotswolds (Dr Savage) for her exceptionally detailed and very interesting opening speech.
I have had the tremendous privilege of visiting several schools in my constituency, and I think all Members will agree that there are a few things that warm the heart more …..." James McMurdock - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. I thank everybody involved with the petition, whether they put their name to it or got it off the ground.
Just outside my constituency of South Basildon and East Thurrock, there was an incident in which the remains of …..." James McMurdock - View Speech
"13. What recent discussions he has had with Basildon and Thurrock councils on proposals to postpone the local elections of May 2026...." James McMurdock - View Speech