Did an MP call Charlie Brooker a very rude word in Parliament?

Some MPs did not seem happy when Charlie Brooker's name was brought up

Footage from the House of Commons appears to show an MP swearing at the mention of broadcaster Charlie Brooker during a parliamentary debate.

Mr Brooker's name was mentioned by Labour MP Rupa Huq, who asked a question about ending a ban on satire about Parliament.

An MP yelling off-screen while Ms Huq asks her question appears to swear at the mention of the comedian.

Though the Independent has isolated the audio in the video above, exactly what the MP says is still unclear.

The off-screen MP may shout "he's a f***ing w****r" - but other possibilities include "f***ing Labour", or "he's your f***ing neighbour".

Any of these possibilities would constitute unparliamentary language.

Ms Huq is sister of former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq, who is married to Mr Brooker.

He has previously campaigned on lifting the ban on satire using footage from parliament, and also lives in Ms Huq’s constituency.

“Could we have a statement on the uses of broadcast footage of the House of Commons?” Ms Huq asked Conservative Leader of the House Chris Grayling.

“My constituent Charlie Brooker has raised with me that he … is unable to use it in his programme, Screenwipe – whereas other not dissimilar broadcasts are allowed to us it.

“It depends whether it’s satire, light entertainment, or factual. Given how vague these boundaries are and the fact that these rules were dreamed up some 27 years ago would he agree with me it’s a good juncture to revisit this and give a statement?”

Mr Grayling said he did not support lifting the ban on satire.