Sally Rooney books cannot be sold in UK amid Palestine Action ban: publisher
Author Sally Rooney's books are reportedly being pulled from UK shelves due to a publisher's policy regarding the group Palestine Action. The group was designated a terrorist organization by the UK government in 2025, and Rooney has previously expressed support for them.
Why it matters
This situation highlights the intersection of literature, political activism, and government proscription laws in the UK.
Rooney has previously expressed her support for the group, which was banned as a "terrorist" organisation by the UK government in…
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