The Petitions Committee has confirmed MPs will debate calling an early general election in January after a petition surpassed one million signatures Over one million have signed the petition (Image: Getty)

MPs are set to debate the possibility of an early snap general election in January, following a petition that has amassed over one million signatures. The petition, titled "Call an immediate general election", was launched six months ago and quickly gained significant support.

It has now been confirmed that MPs will discuss the matter in Westminster Hall on January 12, as announced today by the House of Commons Petitions Committee. Conservative MP John Lamont will spearhead the debate, with a government minister required to respond.

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