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

October 9, 2026 Guardian Politics 1 min read
Guardian Politics · Leans Left
Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts

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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, said 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.

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