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London Mayor Blocks £50 M Palantir Police Deal

5/21/2026

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London mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a £50 million Metropolitan Police contract with Palantir, suspending the deal.
The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime said the Met consulted only Palantir, creating a lock-in risk and lacking value for money.
Critics claim the £50 million contract threatens public funds, breaches procurement rules and conflicts with London’s values, prompting petitions and MPs to denounce the NHS deal.

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London mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a £50 million Metropolitan Police contract with Palantir, suspending the deal.
The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime said the Met consulted only Palantir, creating a lock-in risk and lacking value for money.
Critics claim the £50 million contract threatens public funds, breaches procurement rules and conflicts with London’s values, prompting petitions and MPs to denounce the NHS deal.