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Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts
UK NewsPoliticsTechnologyHealth•October 9, 2026 at 8:20 AMNational

Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts

By Jamie Grierson•The Guardian - UK News

Former Labour deputy leader says tech firm would work with a Reform UK government on immigration crackdownsTom Watson, the former Labour deputy leader who recently joined Palantir, has warned against “mob rule” when it comes to awarding public contracts.Lord Watson, now a senior vice-president at the US tech corporation, warned UK ministers could get themselves “in a lot of trouble” as he was questioned about concerns raised about the government working with his new employer. Continue reading...

Former Labour deputy leader says tech firm would work with a Reform UK government on immigration crackdowns

Tom Watson, the former Labour deputy leader who recently joined Palantir, has warned against “mob rule” when it comes to awarding public contracts.

Lord Watson, now a senior vice-president at the US tech corporation, warned UK ministers could get themselves “in a lot of trouble” as he was questioned about concerns raised about the government working with his new employer.

Continue reading...

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