Palestinian ambassador backs Sally Rooney over Palestine Action comments

Sally Rooney said she will donate her earnings from her books and BBC adaptions to support the group, which was recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK Picture: PA

Author Sally Rooney is using her voice to “call out human rights violations”, the Palestinian ambassador in Ireland said, after the novelist said she will continue to support and fund Palestine Action.

The award-winning author said she will donate her earnings from her books and BBC adaptations to support the group, which was recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK.