A new survey shows more LGBT allies are being created in sport, amid another strong display of Premier League support for the Rainbow Laces campaign. Polling by nfpSynergy for Stonewall, the LGBT equality charity that runs Rainbow Laces, has found almost two thirds of the British public (65 per cent) believe it is important anti-LGBT language and abuse like calling someone or something 'gay' in a derogatory way should be challenged at live sporting events. The figure, taken from a survey of 1000 people aged 16 or over in Britain, marks an increase of seven per cent from the same question a year ago, indicating a rise in active allies wanting to help LGBT people feel included in sport. This...
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