Ed Sheeran has addressed the removal of Macklemore as his tour support act after the rapper spoke in support of Palestine on stage.

In a statement on Tuesday, the ‘Shape of You’ singer responded to criticisms made by Macklemore and said that his shows are not “a political forum”.

John Caddell and Dee Reddy join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest music news including Monday’s announcement that Oasis will play two nights at Slane Castle next year.

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