Palestine supporters such as Sally Rooney demonised like apartheid opponents - Mary Robinson

An open letter signed by numerous artists, authors, actors, politicians, and public figures has confirmed that Sally Rooney is a writer, not a terrorist. This statement comes in response to Rooney's decision not to sell her books in the United Kingdom due to the government's ban on Palestine Action, a group Rooney supports with a portion of her novels' profits.

The letter, addressed to the British government, emphasizes that Rooney's treatment amounts to indirect censorship, undermining the country's commitment to free speech and expression. The letter urges the government to reconsider their stance and amend the anti-terror legislation that led to this situation. Notable supporters of the letter include Amitav Ghosh, Namwali Serpell, Naomi Klein, Slavoj Zizek, and several prominent literary figures such as Sophie Kemp, Patricia Lockwood, and Zadie Smith.

Additionally, artists from the Normal People adaptation have also expressed their support. The open letter, published in The New Statesman, criticizes the United Kingdom's widely framed anti-terror laws and broader issues of censorship, arguing that books should be accessible to everyone.