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Palantir Sues Mayor Khan Over Blocked £50 Million Police Deal

6/9/2026

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Palantir Technologies will sue Mayor Sadiq Khan after he blocked a £50 million police contract.
After Khan said the Metropolitan Police breached rules and lacked value, Palantir’s lawyers sent a letter to the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime announcing court action.
Liz Kendall is reviewing Palantir’s £330 million NHS contract.
Critics noted Palantir’s work for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Israeli Defence Forces, questioning its fit with London’s values.

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Palantir Technologies will sue Mayor Sadiq Khan after he blocked a £50 million police contract.
After Khan said the Metropolitan Police breached rules and lacked value, Palantir’s lawyers sent a letter to the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime announcing court action.
Liz Kendall is reviewing Palantir’s £330 million NHS contract.
Critics noted Palantir’s work for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Israeli Defence Forces, questioning its fit with London’s values.