# Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones Support Sally Rooney Against UK Book Ban

> Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones condemn UK book ban on Sally Rooney's works as 'repressive absurdity'.
- Title: Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones Support Sally Rooney…
- Summary: Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones condemn UK book ban on Sally Rooney's works as 'repressive absurdity'. Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones support Sally…
- Keywords: sally rooney, palestine action, uk book ban, normal people, hulu, the new statesman, entertainment, culture, business, Paul, Mescal, Daisy
- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/paul-mescal-daisy-edgar-jones-sally-rooney-book-ban
- Author: Alex Welch
- Published: 2026-10-21T17:41:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sally rooney, palestine action, uk book ban, normal people, hulu, the new statesman, entertainment, culture, business
## Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones
Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones became breakout stars in 2020 with 'Normal People' on Hulu.
## UK Bans Sally Rooney Books
The UK removed Sally Rooney's novels from shelves over her support for Palestine Action.
## Open Letter Against Ban
158 signatories, including Mescal and Edgar-Jones, called the ban 'repressive absurdity' in an open letter.
## Publisher's Response
Faber publisher said UK government's actions prevented them from passing earnings to Rooney.
## Rooney's Stance
Rooney confirmed she supports Palestine Action and will use book proceeds for the cause.
## Key takeaway

Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones support Sally Rooney after UK banned her books over Palestine Action support.