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Actors, writers condemn UK anti-terror law targeting Sally Rooney
In an open letter on the cover of the New Statesman, dozens of leading figures term the UK law banning Palestine Action a ‘repressive absurdity’.
aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/2…
AN EXTRAORDINARY, SYSTEMATIC ASSAULT
Author Jonathon Porritt spoke at an open call last month about the rights of people to understand what is happening with the genocide in Gaza and repression in the UK.
He is one of over 100 public figures who have signed an open letter in support of Sally Rooney.
Join our Open Call this Sunday, 6:30pm, to find out why hundreds will defy the Terrorism Act outside the US Embassy on October 31st: wedonotcomply.org
Readers rush to snap up Sally Rooney books as stocks dwindle amid Palestine Action ban
Booksellers have reported selling out of the Irish novelist’s works after it was announced that her books would be withdrawn from sale in the UK
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We have published an open letter against the removal of Sally Rooney’s books from sale in Britain.
Between them, the signatories to the New Statesman open letter have won every major literary prize, from the Booker to the Pulitzer. They include Nobel laureates: Anne Carson, the most recent winner of the literature award; Annie Ernaux, and JM Coetzee. These are voices from all over the world, including pre-eminent novelists: Julian Barnes, Zadie Smith, Jeanette Winterson, George Saunders, Ben Lerner and many more. Key figures in the wider Rooneyverse are signed up: Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones, Alison Oliver, Fionn O’Shea and Lenny Abrahamson. Among the award-winning actors, filmmakers, and screenwriters who have signed include: Tilda Swinton, Susan Sarandon, Jessie Buckley, Jonathan Glazer, Armando Iannucci and Sharon Horgan. In total, over 150 major figures have signed.
Sally Rooney is a writer, not a terrorist.
Sally Rooney is a Writer, not a Terrorist
An open letter to the government from leading authors, artists and public figures
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WHO DO YOU THINK YOU'RE KIDDING?
Playwright Peter Oswald, husband of award winning poet Alice Oswald, was one of hundreds arrested in June for holding a sign.
Last week, Sally Rooney announced her books could no longer be sold in the UK due to her support for Palestine Action.
A few days ago @SarahHelm1, journalist, author and wife of the National Security Advisor, posted on X in support of Palestine Action. The Met Police decided there was no case to answer.
The ban is clearly unenforceable. Sign up for our next open call: wedonotcomply.org
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Defend Our Juries have been given the award for its "courageous and persistent defence of the constitutional importance of trial by jury".
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...when the independence of juries was won by Quakers for us all. When facing the increasingly hostile and repressive political climate, it is the power of conscience, nonviolence and community that maintains our collective ability to confront injustices and speak up for truth.”
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No further action to be taken against the wife of the Prime Minister’s national security adviser for support of Palestine Action
3,800+ arrests of people peacefully holding signs, and 36 counter-terror home raids for social media posts have taken place.
thenational.scot/news/266465…
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Close-up I managed to film of the settlers beating Heidi Levine of Washington Post
No action to be taken against wife of PM’s aide over Palestine Action post
The decision in this case exposes the complete lack of integrity on the part of both the Met and the Labour Government concerning the proscription of Palestine Action.
theguardian.com/politics/202…
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The police say Sarah Helm’s post didn’t meet the criminal threshold for prosecution.
So, presumably, anyone can now say “God help us (insert profession) who support Palestine and Palestine Action” without fear of arrest, as the precedent has been set. 🤷🏼♂️
No further action to be taken against the wife of the Prime Minister’s national security adviser for support of Palestine Action
3,800+ arrests of people peacefully holding signs, and 36 counter-terror home raids for social media posts have taken place.
thenational.scot/news/266465…
Does Israel honestly think people are stupid enough to fall for this?
I just called Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine, who was brutally attacked by violent rioters on Friday.
As President of the State of Israel, I strongly condemn this outrageous and shocking violence, both the terrible attack on Heidi and other grave incidents of violence, such as what took place today in Taybeh.
I expressed my deepest sorrow to Heidi and apologized for what she went through.
The despicable behavior of the perpetrators of this attack does not represent the citizens or the values of the State of Israel.
Israel is a democratic state governed by the rule of law, and it must act with full force against every form of violence. Each incident is being thoroughly investigated, and we await the findings.
All government, security, and law enforcement authorities must use every means at their disposal to investigate thoroughly, apprehend these lawbreakers, and bring them to justice with the fullest extent of the law.
On behalf of the entire nation, I wish Heidi good health and a speedy recovery.