# 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.
- Title: Sally Rooney Books Banned in UK Over Palestine Action
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: sally rooney, faber and faber, palestine action, uk government, terrorism act 2000, royalty payments, uk book bans, palestine, gaza, anti-terrorism laws, Sally, Rooney
- Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/culture/2026/10/sally-rooney-books-palestine-action-uk-faber-ban-normal-people.html?via=rss
- Author: Imogen West-Knights
- Published: 2026-10-15T18:22:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sally rooney, faber and faber, palestine action, uk government, terrorism act 2000, royalty payments, uk book bans, palestine, gaza, anti-terrorism laws
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.