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UPDATED Oct 15, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET
Oct 14, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
Rooney says UK book sales halted over Palestine Action support
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Irish novelist Sally Rooney said her books can no longer be sold in the UK because of her support for Palestine Action, which is banned by the British government. Rooney said she was prepared to accept the consequences of her beliefs. British MP Ian Byrne urged the government to lift the ban.
WHO: Sally Rooney and British MP Ian Byrne
WHAT: Rooney said her books can no longer be sold in the UK over her support for Palestine Action, and Byrne urged the government to lift the group's ban.
WHEN: Reported Oct 14, 2026 at 12:56 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Rooney said the books can no longer be sold in the UK because of her support for Palestine Action.
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