In an open letter, dozens of writers confirm that Sally Rooney is not a terrorist.

An open letter published on October 21, 2026, by The New Statesman was signed by dozens of prominent artists, authors, actors, politicians, and public thinkers.

The letter addresses the British government to clarify that Irish writer Sally Rooney is 'a writer, not a terrorist.' This statement responds to a recent controversy involving Rooney's books being banned from sale in the United Kingdom.

The ban stems from Rooney's support for Palestine Action, a direct action group advocating for Palestinian rights, to which she donates a portion of her novel profits.

The letter argues that Rooney's treatment by British authorities constitutes indirect censorship, violating free speech principles.