Sam Fender brought to tears by Big Issue vendor’s story

Pop star Sam Fender has been brought to tears by the resilience of his local Big Issue vendor, Earl John Charlton.
At just 26, Sam has already had a number one album, Hypersonic Missiles, been named one of the BBC's Sound of 2018 picks and won the Critics' Choice Award at the 2019 Brit Awards. He has decided to use his rapidly growing platform on behalf of those without a home this Christmas.
His latest single, Winter Song, was released in collaboration with The Big Issue to raise awareness about homelessness and the incredibly difficult year that vendors have faced.
Ahead of the release, he met up with Newcastle-based vendor Earl to hear more about how The Big Issue helps people.
Read more at bigissue.com

[@siobhanjohnson3380]

This brought a tears to my eyes. Best regards Earl and good luck to all the big issuse vendors

[@ianwatson5605]

Sam....keep fighting comrade.
We need more like you to speak up and FIGHT BACK.

[@katiewilson8572]

Awww Sammy we love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thenewway6883]

Brought to tears by this. Such an important message!

[@clairewallace1281]

Love you Sam you have such a big heart xxx

[@alisonray179]

Best regards Earl. Good luck to all vendors of big issue..

[@shivanim8136]

Lots of love Earl ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jonm4989]

Heartbreaking ❤️

[@mrandrewgrant5424]

love your commitment fellas..... makes me proud!!

[@Randomtravelchrissy]

Well done Earl, only ever met you once outside central station we got talking and it turns out we both no Ricky keep up the good work.....

[@lizcampbell2354]

Easier for immigrants to get a bank acc .shocking