Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
CultureWhat to know
- The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.S1
- 'To sell a writer's work and not be able to pass on earnings is an unconscionable situation,' publisher Faber said of the decision.S2
- Sally Rooney has said she can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the banned protest group Palestine Action, which was proscribed as a terrorist organisation in July 2025S3
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Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.
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Sally Rooney books can't be sold in UK due to support for Palestine Action, publisher says
'To sell a writer's work and not be able to pass on earnings is an unconscionable situation,' publisher Faber said of the decision.
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Sally Rooney books withdrawn from UK over support for banned Palestine Action group
Sally Rooney has said she can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the banned protest group Palestine Action, which was proscribed as a terrorist organisat…
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Published Oct 14, 2026
What to know
- The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.S1
- 'To sell a writer's work and not be able to pass on earnings is an unconscionable situation,' publisher Faber said of the decision.S2
- Sally Rooney has said she can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the banned protest group Palestine Action, which was proscribed as a terrorist organisation in July 2025S3
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