Rejected petition Legislate so 'Have I got news for you' is broadcast during political crises

The British people have lost their sense of humour during the Brexit debates, and that is understandable. However, this is easily alleviated by making sure that at times of political controversy 'Have I got news for you' is always on TV on Friday evenings so that we can sit back and let off steam.

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I call as my sources:

"Laughter is the best medicine" https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/laughter-is-the-best-medicine.htm/

From the left, "Laugh if you like. But we need satire more than ever" by Owen Jones: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/dec/07/laugh-satire-establishment-ridicule-democracy

"Why laughter is the best cure" in which the Daily Mail says laughter cures cancer: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-176175/Why-laughter-best-cure.html

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Date submitted 29 March 2019
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