Sally Rooney's books can no longer be sold in the UK

Summary

Publisher Faber says Irish author Sally Rooney can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for Palestine Action, according to France 24. ABC News says Faber is withdrawing the books, while The New York Times says Rooney withdrew them. France 24 reports that the UK government banned Palestine Action in July 2025, but that the group is not banned in Ireland, where Rooney lives; The Globe and Mail describes Rooney as a vocal supporter of the group.

Timeline

1. The Globe and Mail

   14 Oct 2026, 16:13 UTCSource ↗

   The Globe and Mail reports that Rooney's books are no longer sold in the UK over her support for Palestine Action and describes her as a vocal supporter of the group.

2. ABC News

   14 Oct 2026, 17:49 UTCSource ↗

   ABC News reports that Rooney's publisher is withdrawing her books from sale in the UK over her support for Palestine Action.

3. The Hindu

   14 Oct 2026, 19:39 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that Rooney's books are no longer sold in the UK over her support for a banned pro-Palestinian group.

4. The New York Times

   14 Oct 2026, 21:52 UTCSource ↗

   The New York Times reports that Rooney withdrew her books from the UK over her support for Palestine Action.

5. France 24

   15 Oct 2026, 21:07 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that Faber says Rooney can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for Palestine Action, which the UK government banned in July 2025.

6. France 24

   15 Oct 2026, 21:15 UTCSource ↗

   France 24's TV segment reports the same UK sales restriction and says correspondent Sharon Gaffney spoke with constitutional law professor Alan Greene.