Evidence Exchange of LGB&T Statistics
Welcome to the LGF’s Evidence Exchange, an evidence base of statistics about lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) needs and experiences.
Topics range from healthcare to homophobia and schools to safer sex. The evidence base is continuously updated to include new research, and all records include as much information about the statistic as possible.
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22% of respondents considered the Conservative party to be a gay-friendly political party
Topics:
Discrimination:
Public Life
37% of respondents considered the Labour party to be a gay-friendly political party
Topics:
Discrimination:
Public Life
40% of respondents considered the Liberal Democrats to be a gay-friendly political party
Topics:
Discrimination:
Public Life
Only 3% of LGB people in the arts are likely to conceal their sexual orientation
Topics:
Discrimination:
Other
Only 8% of LGB people in entertainment are likely to conceal their sexual orientation
Topics:
Discrimination:
Other, Media
14% of LGB people in a healthcare environment are likely to conceal their sexual orientation
Topics:
Discrimination:
Other, Healthcare
8% of LGB university students are likely to conceal their sexual orientation
Topics:
Discrimination:
Other, Education
Over 2 in 5 LGB people employed in manual work are likely to conceal their sexual orientation
Topics:
Discrimination:
Other, Employment
Over 2 in 5 LGB people in politics are likely to conceal their sexual orientation
Topics:
Discrimination:
Other
Half of LGB people in sport are likely to conceal their sexual orientation
Topics:
Discrimination:
Other, Sport