{
  "id": 14526207,
  "title": "Sally Rooney can no longer sell books in the UK due to Palestine Action support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/sally-rooney-can-no-longer-sell-books-in-the-uk-due-to-palestine",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-14T20:08:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/14/sally-rooney-can-no-longer-sell-books-in-the-uk-due-to-palestine-action-support/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Irish author Sally Rooney is facing the withdrawal of her books from sale in the UK due to her decision to use her royalties to support the banned group, Palestine Action. Rooney, famous for works like \"Normal People\" and \"Conversations with Friends,\" had expressed her support for the organization, which was proscribed by the British government last year under terrorism laws. She had previously informed the High Court that her plans could lead to the withdrawal of her books from UK sales in her witness statement. Her publisher, Faber, has agreed with Rooney, stating that they can no longer supply her works in the UK, but will continue to sell them elsewhere. The publisher explained that current UK legislation prevents them from passing on UK earnings to Rooney for her work. Rooney acknowledged the consequences, stating she had made every effort to be honest about her beliefs and intentions. The controversy surrounding Palestine Action stems from its funding, with its sources being scrutinized after being accused of receiving funds from Iran, a claim the group denies. Despite being banned in the UK, the group continues to seek donations online. Rooney's association with the group has led to her arrest for expressing support, joining a list of thousands of campaigners arrested in the UK. Rooney has criticized the arrests, highlighting the selective enforcement of anti-terrorism laws.",
  "summary": "Irish novelist Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in the UK after she said she planned to use her royalties to support the banned campaign group Palestine Action. The bestselling author, who is known for novels including Normal People and Conversations with Friends , has been a vocal supporter of Palestine Action , which was proscribed by the British government under terrorism laws last…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sally Rooney banned from UK book sales due to Palestine Action support",
    "Rooney's royalties to support banned group led to withdrawal",
    "Faber publisher agrees with Rooney's decision, continues sales elsewhere"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Sally Rooney can no longer sell books in the UK due to Palestine Action support",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/sally-rooney-can-no-longer-sell-books-in-the-uk-due-to-palestine-14526785",
        "published": "2026-10-14T20:08:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}