Irish novelist Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in the UK after she said she planned to use her royalties to support the banned campaign group Palestine Action.The bestselling author, who is known for novels including Normal People and Conversations with Friends, has been a vocal supporter of Palestine Action, which was proscribed by the British government under terrorism laws last year.Ms Rooney had previously said that her plans could lead to her books being withdrawn from sale in the UK, in a witness statement to London's High Court that challenged the government's ban.Her publisher Faber said on Wednesday that it had agreed with Ms Rooney that "we can no longer supply her works in the UK in any format". However, it will continue to 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," Faber 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." Ms Rooney said in a statement: "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."Palestine Action's sources of funding came under scrutiny after the government suggested it was backed by Iran, but the group has rejected the allegations. The group has contin...
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