Bob Geldof has defended his Band Aid charity single against criticism, including Ed Sheeran's complaint last week that he would not have added his vocals to a new mix had he been asked. This Monday sees the 40th anniversary of the day a roll-call of the UK's biggest pop stars (and a few overseas guests)

Bob Geldof has responded after British pop star Ed Sheeran said he had changed his stance on Band Aid charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”. Last week, Sheeran shared a statement telling followers that he had not been asked to have his vocals featured on a new mix of the song,