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High Court Orders Search of Khan’s Palantir Contract Emails

9/4/2026

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Mayor Sadiq Khan’s texts and emails will be searched in the High Court dispute over the £50 million Palantir contract.
MOPAC blocked the two-year £50 million contract, citing a procurement-rules breach and concerns about Palantir’s values.
Palantir is suing MOPAC, seeking a declaration that the veto was unlawful and an order to award the contract.
Over a dozen MOPAC and GLA officials, including director Sarah Brown, will have their digital communications searched.

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Mayor Sadiq Khan’s texts and emails will be searched in the High Court dispute over the £50 million Palantir contract.
MOPAC blocked the two-year £50 million contract, citing a procurement-rules breach and concerns about Palantir’s values.
Palantir is suing MOPAC, seeking a declaration that the veto was unlawful and an order to award the contract.
Over a dozen MOPAC and GLA officials, including director Sarah Brown, will have their digital communications searched.