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Sally Rooney's books withdrawn from UK over Palestine Action support

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 17:30 · Archive

Irish author Sally Rooney's publisher Faber has stopped selling her novels in Britain after she publicly supported Palestine Action, banned as a terrorist organisation in the UK.

Sally Rooney's publisher Faber has stopped supplying the Irish author's novels within the UK following her public support for Palestine Action, a direct-action protest group designated a terrorist organisation in Britain on 5 July 2025.

Rooney, 35, had previously stated she would donate earnings from her books and BBC adaptations to Palestine Action, which aims at 'ending global participation in Israel's genocidal and apartheid regime'. Following her public expression of support for the group in August 2025, Faber determined that continuing to sell her work in the UK could constitute a serious criminal offence.

In a statement, Rooney said she had made efforts to be honest about her beliefs and was prepared to accept the consequences. She noted that Palestine Action is not proscribed in the Republic of Ireland, where she is based. After consultation with Faber, both agreed that the publisher could no longer supply her work within the UK. Rooney said the situation meant she could 'no longer sell her books in the UK'.

Rooney is known for novels including Conversations With Friends, Normal People, Beautiful World, Where Are You?, and Intermezzo. Her first two novels have been adapted for television.

In September 2025, Rooney cancelled a planned visit to London to receive the Sky Arts Award for literature, citing concerns about possible arrest due to her support for Palestine Action.

Sally Rooney's books withdrawn from UK over Palestine Action support
Image: Wandsworth Guardian

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In this story: Sally Rooney · Faber · Palestine Action · United Kingdom · Republic of Ireland · Israel

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