Palantir hits back at Sadiq Khan after £50m contract with Met police blocked
Summary
Palantir's £50 million contract with the Metropolitan Police Service has been blocked by London Mayor Sadiq Khan due to concerns about procurement rules and company values. The decision has caused debate within the Labour Party and reactions from police officials and government ministers.Key Facts
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a proposed £50 million contract between Palantir and the Metropolitan Police.
- The contract involved a two-year deal using AI technology for criminal investigations.
- Khan cited a serious breach of procurement rules and concerns about Palantir’s alignment with London’s values.
- Palantir has worked with the Israeli military and the Trump administration on immigration enforcement.
- Some Labour MPs supported Khan’s decision, while government ministers urged him to explain his reasons.
- The Metropolitan Police Federation criticized Palantir’s use of AI for monitoring officers, calling it invasive.
- Palantir’s UK and Europe head, Louis Mosley, accused Khan of politicizing the contract and compromising safety.
- Palantir already holds contracts worth hundreds of millions of pounds with the UK’s NHS and Ministry of Defence.
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