From Slate Magazine · Imogen West-Knights · · 1m 20s
Sally Rooney Books Banned in UK Over Palestine Action
Faber & Faber stops UK sales of Sally Rooney's books after UK labels Palestine Action a terrorist group.
In brief
Faber & Faber stops UK sales of Sally Rooney's books after UK labels Palestine Action a terrorist group. Faber & Faber will no longer publish Sally Rooney's books in the UK due to anti-terrorism laws after she pledged royalties to Palestine Action, a group proscribed as terrorist by the UK government in July 2025…
Books Banned in UK
Faber & Faber will no longer publish Sally Rooney's books in the UK market.
Why Books Banned
Faber & Faber can't pass royalties to Rooney without breaking anti-terrorism laws.
Sally Rooney's Stance
Rooney pledged royalties to Palestine Action, a group ending global complicity with Israel's apartheid regime.
Palestine Action
Palestine Action was proscribed as a terrorist group in July 2.
Why Proscribed
Palestine Action broke into a Royal Air Force base to spray-paint military aircraft.
Public Reaction
Over 700 protesters arrested for holding signs supporting Palestine Action.
Legal Challenge
UK high court found Palestine Action ban disproportionate in February 2026.
Next Steps
Supreme Court will hear Palestine Action case in October 2026.
Prime Minister's Stance
Prime Minister Andy Burnham apologizes for slow Gaza ceasefire response.
What Happens Next
Faber & Faber may face legal action if Supreme Court rules against Palestine Action.
The one thing
Faber & Faber will no longer publish Sally Rooney's books in the UK due to anti-terrorism laws after she pledged royalties to Palestine Action, a group proscribed as terrorist by the UK government in July 2025.
