Graham Norton has lashed out at Bono after it was revealed that U2 have moved the business side of their operation to the Netherlands to avoid paying as much tax in their native Ireland.

Tv presenter Graham told the Mirror: “People like Bono really annoy me.”

“He goes to hell and back to avoid paying tax. He has a special accountant. He works out Irish tax loopholes. And then he’s asking me to buy a well for an African village.”

“Tarmac the road outside your house, you tight-wad! Or pay for a school in Ireland.”

“I’ve never met Bono and now I probably never will. But if I do meet him I’ll ask him because I think it’s a hard thing to justify.”