Sally Rooney’s books are being withdrawn from sale in the UK, due to her support for Palestine Action
Author Sally Rooney is withdrawing her books from the UK market due to legal risks associated with her financial support for the protest group Palestine Action. The British government has classified the group as a terrorist organization, creating potential legal liability for her.
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This case illustrates the intersection of international political activism, literary publishing, and strict anti-terrorism legislation.
Ben Stansall/Getty Images Sally Rooney’s books are being withdrawn from sale in the UK, due to her support for Palestine Action Published: October 15, 2026 6.33am BST https://theconversation.com/sally-rooneys-books-are-being-withdrawn-from-sale-in-the-uk-due-to-her-support-for-palestine-action-294458 https://theconversation.com/sally-rooneys-books-are-being-withdrawn-from-sale-in-the-uk-due-to-her-support-for-palestine-action-294458 Link copied Share article Share article
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Internationally acclaimed Irish novelist Sally Rooney has announced that she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the United Kingdom. This is due to her support for the direct action protest group Palestine Action , which the British government proscribed as a terrorist organisation in June 2025.
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Sally Rooney’s characters ask questions. Her politics only has rigid answers.
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