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UK national security adviser wife Palestine Action controversy 2026
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FIRST ENTRY OCT 16
OCT 17 · Day 2
Sally Rooney's books pulled from UK over Palestine Action support
Sally Rooney's books were pulled from the UK over Palestine Action support.
The article was published on 17 Oct 2026.
OCT 16 · Day 1
Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife
Green Party leader Zack Polanski said Sarah Helm is speaking absolute common sense and should be commended for her bravery.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said on Friday that police had been made aware of an X post on Thursday, 15 October referencing Palestine Action and that it was being assessed to determine whether further police investigation may be required.
Sarah Helm wrote on X: 'God help us authors who support Palestine and Palestine Action.'