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Sally Rooney's books no longer sold in UK over support for banned pro-Palestinian group

Irish novelist Sally ⁠Rooney's books will ​no longer be sold in Britain over her plans to use her royalties ​to support Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group banned as a terrorist organisation, Rooney and her publisher said on Wednesday. The bestselling author, known for novels including "Normal People" and "Conversations with ​Friends", has ‌been a vocal supporter of Palestine Action, including after ⁠it was proscribed by the British government under terrorism laws last year.

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Sally Rooney's books no longer sold in UK over support for banned pro-Palestinian group
Irish novelist Sally ⁠Rooney's books will ​no longer be sold in Britain over her plans to use her royalties ​to support Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group banned as a terrorist organisation, Rooney and her publisher said on Wednesday. The bestselling author, known for novels including "Normal People" and "Conversations with ​Friends", has ‌been a vocal supporter of Palestine Action, including after ⁠it was proscribed by the British government under terrorism laws last year.
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