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Bands boycott Victorious Festival after The Mary Wallopers’ set cut short over ‘Free Palestine’ protest

Organisers have apologised after their initial statement claimed the band used a ‘discriminatory’ chant

The Independent UK

No.10 warns author Sally Rooney her support for banned group could breach UK terror law

Downing Street has warned Irish author Sally Rooney that supporting Palestine Action – a group recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK – could amount to a criminal offence under the Terrorism Act.

Euronews

Sally Rooney could be arrested under Terrorism Act after pledging royalties to Palestine Action

The bestselling novelist promised to financially support the group proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the British government

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UK warns Sally Rooney after novelist pledges to fund Palestine Action

PM’s office says it is a crime to fund a banned group after award-winning author promises to back pro-Palestine group.

Al Jazeera

Irish Literary Star Sally Rooney Pledges UK TV Fees To Banned Pro-Palestine Group

Irish author Sally Rooney has vowed to give fees generated by two BBC adaptations of her books to the Palestine Action group -- banned recently in the UK as a terrorist organisation -- as a government spokesperson on Monday warned anyone flouting the law risked prosecution.

International Business Times

Government working ‘at pace’ to bring Gazan children to UK for medical care

A Downing Street spokesperson said that exact numbers will ‘depend on clinical need and various factors’.

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Number 10 warns Sally Rooney risks terror offence after Palestine Action comments

Normal People author Sally Rooney risks committing a terrorist offence if she funds banned organisation Palestine Action, No 10 warned.

The National (Scotland)

Sally Rooney risks terror offence by funding Palestine Action, warns No 10

Showing support for the group is illegal in the UK

The Independent UK

No 10 warns against funding Palestine Action after Sally Rooney cash pledge

Evening Standard

Author Sally Rooney pledges use of BBC payments to support Palestine Action

IRISH author Sally Rooney has said she will use the residual payments from BBC adaptations of her novels to continue supporting Palestine Action.

The National (Scotland)

OPINION - Sally Rooney isn’t my sort of writer but she’s no terrorist

The latest Irish Times’ Weekend section was enlivened with a picture of Sally Rooney on the cover – windblown hair, red lipstick and a pensive expression – and a headline inside saying, “I support Palestine Action. If this makes me a “supporter of terror” under UK law, so be it”.

Evening Standard

Palestinian ambassador backs Sally Rooney over Palestine Action comments

The award-winning author said she will donate her earnings from her books and BBC adaptions to support the group.

Evening Standard

Sally Rooney vows to support banned group Palestine Action despite UK terror law

Sally Rooney says she will defy the UK’s ban on Palestine Action, warning the move sets a dangerous precedent for free expression in the arts and public life.

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The Independent UK

Sally Rooney publicly reaffirms support for Palestine Action

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International Business Times UK

Is Sally Rooney A Terrorist? Quick Facts On Author Willing To Give BBC Shares In Support Of Protest Against 'Genocide' In Palestine

Irish author Sally Rooney vows to fund banned group Palestine Action with BBC and book royalties, raising questions under UK counter-terrorism law.

Evening Standard

Sally Rooney's BBC royalties to fund Palestine Action as London protest set for 1,000 protesters

Writing in The Irish Times, the bestselling author said she will continue to support the group despite it being proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK

The Independent UK

Sally Rooney vows to support Palestine Action with BBC royalties despite terror ban

Novelist, 34, said if this makes her a ‘supporter of terror’ under UK law ‘so be it’

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The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: Jamie Lee Curtis v plastic surgery, Elon Musk’s Hollywood diner, and the rise of the X-rated novel

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Guardian - UK

More sex please, we’re bookish: the rise of the x-rated novel

From the Women’s prize to the bestseller lists, authors are pushing the boundaries of how explicit the novel can be – and readers can’t get enough

The Guardian - UK

A new Irish writer is getting rave reviews – but nobody knows who they are. That gives me hope

Pen names have a long history. Now Liadan Ní Chuinn is shunning publicity in an industry that demands ever more exposure, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Evening Standard

Some consequences of Palestine Action ban ‘overstated’, says High Court judge

Mr Justice Chamberlain refused to grant a temporary block on Palestine Action being banned as a terror group.

Evening Standard

Sally Rooney will remain ‘committed supporter of Palestine Action’, court told

The Irish author told the High Court that terrorism ‘is not a trivial word’ in court documents, in support of the direct action group.

Al Jazeera

What is the Palestine Action group, and why is the UK banning it?

The UK government is seeking to proscribe the pro-Palestinian direct action group under anti-terrorism laws.

Marie Claire

Palestine Action, a Pro-Palestinian Activist Group, Has Been Declared a Terrorist Organisation

UK Terror Laws now target protesters, but critics worry free speech is under threat as UK bans Palestine Action

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