Sally Rooney pulled from UK shops over Palestine Action support
Sally Rooney's books are no longer sold in the UK. Her works include Normal People. She supports Palestine Action, which Britain has banned.
Sally Rooney and her publisher Faber withdrew all her books from UK sale. This is because she supports Palestine Action.
Britain banned it as a terrorist group in July 2025. The move affects bestsellers including Normal People, Conversations with Friends and Intermezzo.
Rooney says UK law prevents her publisher from paying her earnings on sales there. It makes it impossible to continue.
Sally Rooney cancelled a planned UK trip over fears she could be arrested. The ban puts Palestine Action on the same legal blacklist as Hamas and Hezbollah.
Britain's Supreme Court will hear an appeal against the ban next month.
- July 2025
- Ban date
- Same blacklist as Hamas and Hezbollah
- Legal status
Why it mattersA major bestselling author's work is now unavailable in a big English-language market. This happened because of her political stance. It raises free speech questions.
AustraliaAustralians can still buy Rooney's books here; Australia has not banned Palestine Action. The case shows how post-Gaza activism is clashing with British law.
Corroborated bytheguardian.com
✓ Claims checked against the source. checked 3 h ago
Open this story in InSnip →
