Sally Rooney stands by support for Palestine Action despite UK sales risk
The Normal People author is willing to see her books pulled from UK shops over her support for the group.
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What happened
Sally Rooney, author of Normal People, is determined to support Palestine Action even if her books are withdrawn from sale in the UK. A Guardian commentary argues her stance makes a mockery of Britain's terrorism laws, calling her one of the few published authors in living memory to risk arrest in the UK for political beliefs. Indian Express coverage frames the matter as a UK boycott of her work.
Why it matters
The stance raises questions about Britain's terrorism laws. Her books could be withdrawn from sale in the UK as a result.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 6:56 AM ET: A Guardian commentary argues Rooney's stance makes a mockery of Britain's terrorism laws.
- Oct 16, 10:41 AM ET: Indian Express coverage describes Rooney's stance as a UK boycott of her books.
Coverage
- Book Bytes: Sally Rooney’s UK boycott, AI suspicion haunts prizes, Meera goes to court (Indian Express)
- Sally Rooney’s stand on Palestine is brave and humane (The Guardian)
- Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in UK due to Palestine Action support (The Guardian)
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