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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Oct 14, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
Rooney's books to leave UK over Palestine Action support
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Irish novelist Sally Rooney and her publisher said on Wednesday that her books will no longer be sold in Britain because she plans to use her royalties to support Palestine Action, which the British government banned as a terrorist organisation. Rooney has supported the group after its proscription under terrorism laws last year.
WHO: Sally Rooney and her publisher
WHAT: Sally Rooney and her publisher said her books will no longer be sold in Britain over her plans to direct royalties to Palestine Action.
WHEN: Oct 14, 2026
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Rooney plans to use her royalties to support Palestine Action, which the British government has banned as a terrorist organisation.
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