More than 7,000 pubgoers have voted for new names at four Greene King pubs which had ‘racist connotations’. Greene King asked communities to rename the pubs via an online poll and stated the decision to change the names is part of its inclusion and diversity strategy in a bid to champion equality and diversity within the firm alongside further supporting people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. The 3,100-strong group said the name change followed detailed consultations with a range of stakeholders and thorough research of the pubs’ histories. The Black Boy in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk received 3,540 votes with almost three quarters (73%) choosing the West Gate.