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MP James McMurdock Quits Reform UK Amid Loan Probe

7/9/2025

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James McMurdock, the MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has taken a bold step by leaving Reform UK, suspending himself during a probe into Covid loan allegations. He borrowed £70,000 for two companies without employees. Now serving as an independent MP, McMurdock leaves Nigel Farage's party with just four MPs.

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James McMurdock, the MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has taken a bold step by leaving Reform UK, suspending himself during a probe into Covid loan allegations. He borrowed £70,000 for two companies without employees. Now serving as an independent MP, McMurdock leaves Nigel Farage's party with just four MPs.