Sally Rooney Books No Longer Sold in UK Over Support for Banned Group
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Irish novelist Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in the UK because she plans to donate royalties to Palestine Action, a group banned as terrorist. Her publisher, Faber, agreed to the withdrawal, citing UK laws preventing royalty payments to Rooney. Rooney stated she accepts the consequences of her support for the pro-Palestinian group, which has been subject to legal challenges and government bans.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in the UK due to her support for Palestine Action.
- Palestine Action is a pro-Palestinian group banned as a terrorist organization by the British government.
- Rooney's publisher, Faber, agreed to stop UK sales, citing legislation preventing royalty payments.
- The ban on Palestine Action has faced legal challenges, with a Supreme Court appeal pending.
- Over 3,000 people have been arrested for displaying support for the banned group.
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