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These books, films and experiences gave me the strength to hold my own through secondary school – when things got tougher and “your dad’s a poofter, that’s butters” became a weekly insult.

The Pop Idol winner said the driver called him a "poofter" and has appealed for help in tracking him down.

Homosphobic abuse from a tfl bus driver calling me a poofter.

The gang members called it “poofter bashing.”

"People would call me a 'poofter' and just shout abuse at me in the streets. "Kids who are not supported are much more likely to come into difficulties whether that's homelessness, mental health issues, suicide.