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Sally Rooney books pulled from UK sale over Palestine Action stance

Original: Books by Sally Rooney, the Irish author of "Normal People," are being withdrawn from sale in the U.K. as a result of her

Books by Irish author Sally Rooney, known for "Normal People," are being withdrawn from sale in the United Kingdom. The move stems from her public support for Palestine Action, which the British government has designated a terrorist organization. The decision is drawing attention to the implications of the ban for writers and retailers expressing solidarity with the group.

Why now: Her support for Palestine Action, now proscribed as a terrorist organization in the UK, has led retailers to pull her books, sparking debate over free expression.

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• Books by Sally Rooney, the Irish author of "Normal People," are being withdrawn from sale in the U.K. as a result of her support for Palestine Action, which has been deemed a terrorist organization by the British government. Search Surf to understand more about this. https://… · surf@flipboard.social · 5

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