Ed Sheeran Distances Himself From Anti-Abortion Campaigners

Ed Sheeran has distanced himself from anti-choice activists, less than a week before Ireland's referendum on abortion laws, following reports they used one of his songs in their campaign.

The award-winning British pop star told his followers on Instagram on Friday that he had been informed his song "Small Bump" was being used by activists who want to retain Ireland's almost complete ban on abortion.

He said: "I feel it's important to let you know I have not given approval for this use, and it does not reflect what the sing is about."

His comments come ahead of Ireland's referendum to repeal the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution, which bans abortion in almost all circumstances.