Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in UK due to Palestine Action support

The Guardian14 October 2026, 13:19 UTCUnited Kingdom

Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales and she cancelled UK trip due to fear of arrestSally Rooney has said she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for the banned organisation Palestine Action.The Irish novelist, whose books include Normal People and Conversations With Friends, said her public support for the direct action group meant she could no longer receive royalties from UK sales. Continue reading...

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