Sally Rooney's books to be withdrawn from sale in UK over Palestine Action support
Sally Rooney's books to be withdrawn from sale in UK over Palestine Action support Submitted by Imran Mulla on Thu, 10/15/2026 - 11:25 Bestselling author has expressed support for the direct action group the UK government banned as a terrorist organisation Sally Rooney speaks during the Hulu Panel in Pasadena, California on 17 January (AFP) Off Bestselling Irish author Sally Rooney is being…
Bestselling Irish author Sally Rooney has been forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK due to her expressed support for the banned direct action group Palestine Action. The British government classified Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation in July 2025, making it a criminal offence to show support for the group, which could result in a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
Rooney had previously written an opinion piece stating her intention to continue supporting Palestine Action, which would violate UK law if sales of her books in the UK were to be made. After discussions with her publisher, Faber, it was decided that Rooney's works would no longer be supplied in the UK. Rooney's publisher noted that it is unconscionable for a publisher to sell a writer's work without being able to pass on earnings.
The Labour government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action has been widely condemned as draconian by human rights organizations.
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