Normal People author says she cannot enter UK in case of arrest

Writer Sally Rooney stated she didn’t journey to the UK to gather a e-book prize this week as she was involved she could also be arrested over her help of British group Palestine Motion.The Irish novelist has been donating cash to the group, which was proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the UK authorities in July, after activists broke into an RAF base and broken two navy plane earlier this yr.Palestine Motion has been concentrating on arms firms since warfare broke out in Gaza in 2023.Rooney, 34, who received a Sky Arts award for novel Intermezzo, stated in a press release learn out for her on the ceremony: “I am suggested that I can not safely enter the UK with out doubtlessly dealing with arrest”.The assertion, learn by Rooney’s writer Alex Bowler, additionally stated: “I want that I may very well be with you this night to simply accept the honour in individual,” including that she was displaying “help for non-violent anti-war protest”.”In that context, I wish to thanks all of the extra warmly for honouring my work tonight, and to reiterate my perception within the dignity and fantastic thing about all human life, and my solidarity with the individuals of Palestine,” it additionally stated.Rooney stated in August she was utilizing the proceeds from her 4 books and revenue from the BBC TV diversifications of Regular Individuals and Conversations with Associates to help Palestine Motion.She will not be at the moment working with the BBC on any upcoming initiatives and has by no means been a member of workers.Final week, 890 individuals have been arrested at an indication towards the ban on Palestine Motion in London on Saturday in line with the Metropolitan Police.Dwelling Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated final week: Supporting Palestine and supporting a proscribed terrorist group will not be the identical factor.”She additionally stated she “backed officers” who had arrested these supporting the group.