Acclaimed Irish author Sally Rooney has reignited political controversy after confirming she will use her BBC adaptation royalties and UK book sales proceeds to support Palestine Action, a group banned under UK terrorism laws.
Rooney made the statement in an Irish Times op-ed on 16 August 2025, days after large-scale protests in London saw hundreds arrested. The move raises questions about whether her financial backing could place her in breach of UK counter-terrorism legislation.
