Opposition MPs urge Labour to halt UK Palantir contracts over transparency concerns

theguardian.com

Opposition MPs are calling for Labour to halt public contracts with US tech firm Palantir due to a lack of transparency. Concerns are mounting over over £500 million in contracts awarded to Palantir by the NHS and Ministry of Defence since 2023, with attempts to scrutinize these deals being blocked by the government. The tech company, co-founded by Peter Thiel, has faced scrutiny over its lobbying efforts and its technology's use in policing and military operations.


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