News · 23 May 2026
London Mayor blocks Met Police £50m Palantir deal
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The Metropolitan Police could be compelled to reduce its officer headcount following the blocking of its £50m contract with US tech firm Palantir. London's Mayor, Sadiq Khan, terminated the deal, pointing to concerns regarding its cost-effectiveness and a blatant and grave contravention of purchasing guidelines. Palantir's UK chief executive, Louis Mosley, commented that this choice would benefit antagonistic nations and lawbreakers.
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