All remaining support acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore's removal over Palestine comment

Every remaining support act has withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was removed as the opening act after declaring support for Palestine.

• Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and other acts announced they would not complete remaining dates of "The Loop" tour.
• Finneas said artists "should not be silenced when they defend the oppressed," adding "I stand with Palestine and its people."
• Robert Kraft stated Sheeran asked him to commit $2m to match the singer's donation for "aid in the region."
• Kraft said Sheeran plans to reach out to other venue owners so the two can "continue to work together to build bridges."
• Macklemore claimed Kraft pressured other NFL owners to drop him from additional tour dates.
• Kraft cited what he called a history of antisemitic rhetoric, referencing a 2013 costume incident, for the removal.
• Sheeran said he is 'appalled by the conflict' but refuses to engage in political debate.
• US fans are seeking refunds and ticket prices have dropped amid boycott calls over the controversy.