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Sally Rooney books unsellable in UK due to Palestine Action ban

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Sally Rooney's books are currently unsellable in the UK due to her support for the activist group Palestine Action. Her publisher, Faber, stated that UK legislation prevents them from passing on earnings to Rooney, deeming the situation "unconscionable." Palestine Action has been designated a "terrorist" organization by the UK government, placing it on a blacklist alongside groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. AI

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Sally Rooney books unsellable in UK due to Palestine Action ban

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Sally Rooney books can’t be sold in UK amid Palestine Action ban, publisher says

    Irish author Sally Rooney can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the activist group Palestine Action, her publisher Faber said on Wednesday. Rooney has previously expressed her support for the group, which was banned as a “terrorist” organisation by the…

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