Sally Rooney says her books have been taken off sale in the UK after she voiced support for banned group Palestine Action. Her publisher says UK earnings cannot be passed on to her because of the situation.
01Summary
- 01Rooney said on Wednesday that her books had been withdrawn from sale in the United Kingdom over her public support for Palestine Action.
- 02Publisher Faber said it could not pass on UK earnings to Rooney for her work and called the situation “unconscionable”.
- 03The ebook editions of Rooney’s books have been removed from sale in the UK, though some physical copies remain in shops.
- 04Rooney has written novels including Normal People and Conversations With Friends, both of which have sold millions of copies and been adapted by the BBC.
- 05The UK banned Palestine Action in July 2025, with membership or support punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
02Why it matters
The case shows how the ban on Palestine Action is affecting a high-profile author’s work and access to books in the UK. It also highlights the wider clash between free expression, publishing and the government’s proscription of the group.
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