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’
Irish author Sally Rooney and her publisher, Faber, have agreed to withdraw all of her books from sale in the United Kingdom. This decision stems from Rooney's public support and financial contributions to Palestine Action, a direct action network designated as a terrorist organization by the U.K. government under the Terrorism Act 2000. Because the designation makes passing royalties to the author a potential crime, Faber stated they can no longer supply her work in any format. Rooney has expressed that she is prepared to accept the legal and professional consequences of her actions.
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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 U.K. government has designated Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.
- Rooney has pledged to use proceeds from her work to support Palestine Action.
- Faber cannot legally pass U.K. earnings to Rooney due to her support for the banned group.
Reported by only some outlets
- Palestine Action activists broke into a Royal Air Force base in June 2025 to protest British support for Israel.
- In February 2026, Britain's High Court initially ruled the ban on the group was unlawful, though the ban remained pending further hearings.
- Rooney missed the Sky Arts literary prize ceremony because she felt she could no longer safely enter the U.K. without risk of arrest.
- Rooney previously published an op-ed in The Irish Times titled 'I support Palestine Action. If this makes me a ‘supporter of terror’ under UK law, so be it.'
Confirmed
- Sally Rooney's books are being removed from U.K. shelves.
- Faber and Rooney are in agreement regarding the withdrawal.
- The U.K. government designated Palestine Action as a terrorist group under the Terrorism Act 2000.
- Rooney stated she is prepared to accept the consequences of her support for the group.
Reported
- Faber cannot pass on U.K. earnings to Sally Rooney for her work. (The Associated Press)
- Rooney could no longer safely enter the U.K. without fear of arrest. (Rolling Stone)
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