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Written Question
Disinformation
Thursday 20th November 2025

Asked by: Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the dangers of state-sponsored disinformation.

Answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The government recognises the serious threat posed by state-sponsored disinformation and has a number of tools available to respond and protect against these threats. For example, the Foreign Interference Offence in the National Security Act is now a priority offence in the Online Safety Act, requiring companies to act against a range of state-linked disinformation online targeting the UK.

In addition, the Defending Democracy Taskforce was established in November 2022. Its mission statement is to reduce the risk of foreign interference to the UK’s democratic processes, institutions, and society, and ensure that these are secure and resilient to threats of foreign interference.

Written Question
BBC World Service: Finance
Monday 17th November 2025

Asked by: Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have for continued investment in the BBC World Service.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

I refer the Noble Lady to the answer I provided on 24 June 2025 to Question HL8298.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 12 Nov 2025
BBC Leadership

"My Lords, we welcome the Secretary of State’s Statement and her robust defence of the BBC, but let us not mince words: it is under attack as never before. A free press is the foundation stone of freedom and democracy, and the BBC is the foundation stone of our free …..."
Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury - View Speech

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 11 Nov 2025
Overseas Musicians Touring in the UK

"My Lords, another area in which musicians touring in the UK, and UK musicians touring in Europe, need help is selling merchandise. Merch was once a good earner for bands on tour, but now artists in the UK have to register as an exporter, secure an economic operator’s registration and …..."
Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury - View Speech

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Division Vote (Lords)
11 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 68 Noes - 169
Division Vote (Lords)
11 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 201 Noes - 238
Division Vote (Lords)
11 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 207 Noes - 240
Division Vote (Lords)
11 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 66 Noes - 175
Division Vote (Lords)
11 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 193 Noes - 236
Division Vote (Lords)
11 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 195