Full list of celebrities and public figures to sign open letter against Sally Rooney book ban
Rooney’s books were banned last week Sally Rooney has received backing from some of the biggest names in entertainment and literature after a dispute over her support for Palestine Action put the availability of her books in the UK in question. Last week, publisher Faber & Faber confirmed it had reached an agreement with the […]
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Sally Rooney’s books pulled from UK shelves over her backing of Palestine Action
Rooney and her publisher end supply of books to UK retailers Sally Rooney’s books are set to gradually disappear from the UK market after the Irish novelist and her publisher, Faber, agreed to stop supplying new copies. The decision follows the UK government’s move to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation in July 2025. […]
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Palestine Action designated a terrorist group by the US
The group is still fighting its British ban The UK-based network Palestine Action has been formally designated a terrorist group by the United State, which has now imposed sanctions. On Wednesday, the Department of the Treasury said it had “taken action” against the organisation, which it accused of supporting “numerous acts of terrorism since July […]
2 months ago
US warns UK to stop arresting Palestine Action supporters
Trump official previously compared Britain to Putin’s Russia The United States has warned Britain not to arrest supporters of Palestine Action, as it says it’s “censoring” their free speech and “does more harm than good”. Palestine Action is a British pro-Palestinian network which was founded in 2020, with the stated goal of ending global participation […]
9 months ago
Palestine Action hunger striker ‘has lost the ability to speak’ after 57 days without food
She is one of four activists on hunger strike A prisoner who is on hunger strike in support of Palestine Action is losing the ability to speak, campaigners have said. Heba Muraisi has gone 57 days without food and is one of four activists who are still on hunger strike. She is being held in […]
10 months ago
Family fear Palestine Action hunger striker will die in prison
Teuta Hoxha is on day 43 without food The family of Palestine Action hunger striker Teuta Hoxha say they fear she will die in prison. Teuta, 29, has been on remand for 13 months, and she began her hunger strike 43 days ago. Speaking to Sky News, her family expressed their fears that she may […]
10 months ago