Palantir to sue Sadiq Khan over blocked £50m Met police contract
Summary
Palantir plans to sue London Mayor Sadiq Khan after he stopped a £50 million contract between the company and the Metropolitan Police. Khan blocked the deal over concerns about the contract process, saying Palantir was the only company considered and the deal did not offer good value.Key Facts
- The Metropolitan Police wanted to use Palantir’s software to help analyze intelligence in criminal cases.
- Mayor Sadiq Khan stopped the contract, citing problems with how the contract was awarded.
- Khan’s office said the police only fully considered Palantir, which broke procurement rules.
- Palantir’s lawyers have formally told the mayor’s office they will challenge the decision in court.
- Palantir has other contracts with UK government bodies, including a £330 million NHS deal under government review.
- Some UK politicians and a parliamentary committee have criticized Palantir for its public statements and role in government projects.
- The UK government is reviewing whether to continue or stop its contract with Palantir early.
- Other European countries like France and Germany choose not to work with Palantir due to concerns about the company.
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