Sally Rooney's books are no longer available in the UK due to her backing for Palestine Action

Normal People author Sally Rooney will no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the Palestine Action terrorist group.

The bestselling Irish writer, also known for novels such as Conversations with Friends and Intermezzo, has been a vocal supporter of Palestine Action, including after it was proscribed by the British government under terrorism laws last year.

The 35-year-old previously said she would donate earnings from her books, and BBC adaptations of them, to the group, for which membership, or support for, is punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

As a result, Rooney's publisher, Faber, has determined it cannot sell her novels in Britain.

In a statement, Rooney, who lives in County Mayo, in the west of Ireland, said: 'In July 2025, the direct-action protest group Palestine Action was proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK.

'The following month, I wrote an opinion piece expressing my intention to go on supporting Palestine Action, which is not a proscribed or otherwise prohibited group here in the Republic of Ireland.

'As a result, the fulfilment of contracts to publish my work in the UK could now constitute a serious criminal offence.

'After a process of consultation and deliberation, and with my full agreement, my publisher Faber has therefore determined that it can no longer supply my work within the UK.

'I have made every effort to be honest with the public about my beliefs and intentions, and I am wholly prepared to accept the consequences.'

Faber said 'we can no longer supply her works in the UK in any format,' though it would sell her works elsewhere.

'Current legislation in the UK has led to circumstances where Faber cannot pass on UK earnings to Sally Rooney for her work,' the publisher said in a statement.

'To sell a writer's work and not be able to pass on earnings is an unconscionable situation for a publisher.'

In September 2025, Rooney cancelled a trip to London to accept the Sky Arts Award for literature over concerns she could be arrested if she entered the country over her support for Palestine Action.

The Home Office proscribed Palestine Action, which has a stated goal of 'ending global participation in Israel's genocidal and apartheid regime', soon after alleged members broke into RAF Brize Norton and damaged two military aircraft. Five suspects are due to go on trial next year.

Ministers said the RAF incident was just one of a number and those opposing the move 'don't know the full nature of this organisation'.

The decision has resulted in a High Court challenge and hundreds of supporters being arrested at protests.