Irish Author Sally Rooney's Books Pulled From UK Sales Over Support for Banned Group

Irish author Sally Rooney will no longer have her books sold in the United Kingdom in any format, following her commitment to donate royalties from their sales to the banned group Palestine Action. The publisher, Faber, announced the decision on Wednesday, stating that Rooney's works would cease to be supplied in the UK.

Rooney has expressed no regret over the decision, stating, "I have made every effort to be honest with the public about my beliefs and intentions. I am fully prepared to accept the consequences." She has been a long-time supporter of Palestine Action, which the British government outlawed approximately a year ago. Rooney previously called the group's ban an "extreme attack on the rights and freedoms of ordinary citizens."

Palestine Action, based in the UK, describes itself as a "direct action movement committed to ending the world's complicity in Israel's regime of genocide and apartheid." The group's activities have included targeting facilities related to Israeli arms manufacturing or supply. Its outlawing followed an incident where activists breached the UK's largest air force base and spray-painted two aircraft. This marked the first time an organization was banned in the UK for property damage rather than threats of violence against people.

In an opinion piece published in the Irish Times, Rooney explicitly stated her intention to use income from her works and her public platform to continue supporting Palestine Action and actions against genocide, in any way possible. She also expressed a desire to publish this statement in a UK newspaper to ensure public awareness of her stance.