Irish author Sally Rooney has revealed that her public support for Palestine Action—a group banned by the British government as a terrorist organization—has led to her books being removed from sale in the United Kingdom. The decision follows the government’s designation of the protest group, which Rooney has openly backed, raising concerns over censorship and free expression. The move affects her widely acclaimed works, including Normal People and Intermezzo, as retailers and distributors comply with the new restrictions. The controversy underscores the growing tensions between artistic freedom and political activism in the UK.
Irish novelist Sally Rooney said her support for Palestine Action, an organization banned by the British government, means she is blocked from selling her books in the United Kingdom. Rooney, the author of "Normal People" and "Intermezzo," told The Guardian on Wednesday that after the British government proscribed the protest group as a terrorist organization...
