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Entertainment · October 14, 2026

Sally Rooney Speaks Out on Her Books Being Removed from U.K. Shelves Over Palestine Action Support: ‘I Am Wholly Prepared to Accept the Consequences’

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Irish author Sally Rooney and her publisher, Faber, have reached a mutual agreement to withdraw her books from sale in the United Kingdom in all formats. This decision stems from Rooney's continued public and financial support for Palestine Action, a direct action network designated as a terrorist organization by the British government under the Terrorism Act 2000. Because the designation prevents the publisher from legally passing UK earnings to Rooney, both parties determined that continued supply of her work was no longer viable. Rooney has stated she is fully prepared to accept the legal and professional consequences of her stance.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in the U.K. in any format.
  • The decision was made by publisher Faber in full agreement with Rooney.
  • The British government designated Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.
  • U.K. law prevents Faber from passing on earnings to Rooney due to her support for the group.
  • Rooney previously wrote an op-ed in The Irish Times confirming her support for Palestine Action.
  • Rooney stated she is prepared to accept the consequences of her beliefs.

Reported by only some outlets

  • U.K. officials designated Palestine Action as a terrorist organization after activists broke into a Royal Air Force base in June.
  • The High Court ruled in February that the government's decision to outlaw the group was unlawful, but kept the ban in place pending a further hearing.
  • Public membership or financial aid for the group carries a potential prison sentence of up to 14 years.
  • Rooney claims she can no longer safely enter the U.K. due to fear of arrest.
  • Rooney won the Sky Arts literary prize for 'Intermezzo' but could not attend the ceremony.

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