Tuesday, 20 October 2026 — MROnline
Key Takeaways
- Police are assessing a post by author Sarah Helm, wife of UK national security adviser Jonathan Powell, expressing support for Palestine Action.
- Downing Street distanced itself from Helm’s comments, while the Campaign Against Antisemitism demanded police action and a public denunciation from Powell.
- An open letter signed by 419 writers and publishing professionals supports Sally Rooney, whose books are being withdrawn from the UK market.








