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Sally Rooney's books pulled from UK sales over Palestine Action support

Sally Rooney's books pulled from UK sales over Palestine Action support

The Hindu57m
THE BRIEF
1

Irish novelist Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in Britain because her royalties are intended to support Palestine Action, a group banned under UK terrorism laws.

2

Publisher Faber stated it cannot legally pass UK earnings to the author, rendering local sales unconscionable under current British legislation.

3

Rooney stated she is fully prepared to accept the consequences of being transparent about her political beliefs and intentions.