Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in UK due to Palestine Action support
Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales and she cancelled UK trip due to fear of arrest Sally Rooney has…
The Guardian reports: Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales and she cancelled UK trip due to fear of arrest Sally Rooney has said she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for the banned organisation Palestine Action.
This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include UK, Sally Rooney and Palestine Action.
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- UK, Sally Rooney, Palestine Action, Irish
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- World
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