Sally Rooney risks committing terror offence if she funds Palestine Action, No 10 says
Monday, 18 August 2025 () Normal People author Sally Rooney risks committing a terror offence under UK law if she funds the banned group Palestine Action, Downing Street has said.
Health Minister Stephen Kinnock says the government proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist group following attacks on Jewish-owned shops and a UK military base, warning that supporting the group carries consequences.
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A further 60 people will be prosecuted for "showing support for the proscribed terrorist group Palestine Action", the Metropolitan Police said. Sky News
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has welcomed the decision to proscribe Palestine Action, calling it a terrorist group that has attacked military assets. He said Parliament acted on security service advice and warned that those breaking the law, including at recent demonstrations, must face consequences. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hug in Downing Street after meeting in Number 10, ahead of talks between presidents Trump and Putin in Alaska on Friday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Angela Rayner hosts the Lionesses at Downing Street in celebration of their Euros victory. The deputy prime minister offers her and Sir Keir Starmer's congratulations to everyone involved in the team's "historic achievement". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Lionesses arrive at Downing Street after their Euros triumph. The team will take part in a homecoming parade on Tuesday. England's European Championship-winning squad have arrived at Downing Street for a reception.
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Ministers leave 10 Downing Street, London, after a cabinet meeting. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn