MPs to debate a petition relating to a general election
6 January 2025
On Monday 6 January, MPs will debate a petition relating to a general election.
- Watch the debate (from 4.30pm, Monday 6 January)
- Read the debate transcript (available shortly after the conclusion of the debate)
- Follow the Committee on X, formerly Twitter.
Jamie Stone MP, Chair of the Petitions Committee, has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. MPs from all parties can take part, and the Government will send a minister to respond.
"Call a General Election"
The petition, which has more than 3,000,000 signatures, states: "I would like there to be another General Election. I believe the current Labour Government have gone back on the promises they laid out in the lead up to the last election."
In its response to the petition, provided on 6 December 2024, the Government said: "This Government was elected on a mandate of change at the July 2024 general election. Our full focus is on fixing the foundations, rebuilding Britain, and restoring public confidence in government."
What are petitions debates?
Petitions debates are 'general' debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means MPs will not vote on the request of the petitions at the end of the debate. Instead, the aim is to give MPs an opportunity to discuss the issues raised by a petition, and get a response from the Government.
Petition debates are scheduled by the Petitions Committee. Only e-petitions started on the Parliament petitions site are considered by the Petitions Committee.
Further information
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