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Sally Rooney Books Pulled From UK Sale Over Terror Group Support
Books by Irish author Sally Rooney will no longer be sold in the United Kingdom due to her intention to donate royalties to Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group banned by the British government. Rooney and her publisher, Faber, confirmed the decision on Wednesday, stating that UK legislation prevents the publisher from transferring earnings to the author.
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What happened
- 01Sally Rooney's books will be removed from UK bookstores due to her support for the banned group Palestine Action.
- 02Publisher Faber cited UK legislation preventing royalty transfers as the reason it cannot supply Rooney's works in the UK.
- 03Palestine Action, which targets Israel-linked defense companies, is designated as a terrorist organization and banned in Britain.
- 04The UK government banned Palestine Action following a June 2025 incident at the Royal Air Force's Brize Norton base.
- 05Over 3,000 arrests have been made in the United Kingdom for supporting Palestine Action.
- 06Sally Rooney stated she agreed to the removal of her books and is prepared to face the consequences of her stance.
Faber announced it will cease supplying Rooney's works in the UK in any format, though international sales will continue. The publisher described selling a writer's work without passing on the earnings as unconscionable. Rooney, who has been a vocal supporter of Palestine Action, stated she is prepared to face the consequences of her decision.
Palestine Action, which targets Israel-linked defense companies, was banned under terrorism laws following a June 2025 incident at the Royal Air Force's Brize Norton base. Over 3,000 arrests have been made for supporting the group, and its proscription is currently facing legal challenges in London's High Court. This is not the first time Rooney's books have been removed from shelves over her pro-Palestinian views.
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