Sally Rooney Cancels UK Engagements Over Arrest Fears Linked to Activism

Acclaimed author Sally Rooney has expressed her inability to collect a literary award in the UK due to fears of arrest related to her support for the banned group Palestine Action. This situation underscores the tensions surrounding free speech and artistic expression, prompting Rooney to cancel all future public engagements in Britain while seeking legal advice. Her predicament raises significant questions about the political climate and its impact on cultural figures advocating for social justice.