Charlie Brooker sparks MP debate on House of Commons footage ban for political satire shows
Charlie Brooker has sparked a debate about a ban on the use of House of Parliament footage in the name of satire.
The TV presenter complained that he was unable to use video from the UK chamber in his show Newswipe – all in the spirit of having a laugh, while providing vital current affairs coverage.
Ealing Labour MP Rupa Huq posed the question to the house today (3 March). The MP is the sister of Blue Peter’s Konnie Huq, who is in turn, married to Brooker who made the initial complaint.
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Source: The Drum
