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- Metropolitan Police are assessing journalist Sarah Helm’s X post about Sally Rooney for possible investigation.
- The Labour government proscribed the group Palestine Action in July 2025, criminalising support.
- Supporters risk up to 14 years’ imprisonment for backing the banned group.
- Thousands have been arrested for displaying pro-group placards since the proscription took effect.
- Author Sally Rooney withdrew her books from UK sale and cancelled a September award trip, fearing arrest.
