Get your latest news on the Three Lions direct to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Mr Johnson wants to extend football banning orders to those who use social media platforms to post vile racist messages through changes to the Online Safety Bill. (Image: PA)If the PM acts now he will have the overwhelming backing of voters with 65% supporting taking away their online anonymity. Four in ten voters support footballers taking the knee, but 56% say it should be a matter of personal choice. Half of those polled said was not a political gesture and only a display of opposition to racism.

Source: Daily Mirror July 17, 2021 21:00 UTC