Irish author Sally Rooney's books no longer sold in UK over support for banned Palestine Action

Irish novelist Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in Britain after she planned to use her royalties to support Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group banned as a terrorist organization by the UK. Her publisher Faber stated it could no longer supply her works in the UK due to legislation preventing the transfer of earnings.

Irish novelist Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in Britain, following her decision to use her royalties to support Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group that the British government banned as a terrorist organization last year. Rooney, the bestselling author of "Normal People" and "Conversations with Friends," had previously stated in a witness statement submitted to London's High Court that her plans could lead to her books being withdrawn from sale in the UK. Her publisher, Faber, announced on Wednesday that it had agreed with Rooney that it can no longer supply her works in the UK in any format, though it will continue to sell her works elsewhere. Faber cited current UK legislation as creating circumstances where it cannot pass on UK earnings to Rooney. Rooney stated she has been honest about her beliefs and is prepared to accept the consequences. Palestine Action was banned shortly after a June 2025 break-in at the Royal Air Force's Brize Norton base. The group's co-founder Huda Ammori challenged the ban, with the High Court ruling in her favor in February before the Court of Appeal overturned that decision in June. The Supreme Court is due to hear an appeal next month. More than 3,000 people have been arrested for holding signs in support of Palestine Action, and the proscription has been criticized by civil liberties groups.