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Palantir's growing influence in the British state under fire
Original: Palantir is worming its way into the British state – it’s time to curb this controversial US company’s influence
The Guardian's George Monbiot argues the US data analytics firm Palantir has gained too much foothold in UK government, calling for its influence to be curbed. The column also targets Tom Watson, now associated with the company, criticising his claim that 'mob rule' should not decide public contracts and suggesting he should examine his own employer's conduct.
Why now: A high-profile Guardian columnist is publicly challenging a controversial company's role in UK public services and a former politician now linked to it
PalantirGeorge MonbiotTom WatsonThe GuardianUnited Kingdom
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- Palantir is worming its way into the British state – it’s time to curb this controversial US company’s influence · The Guardian
Tom Watson has said ‘mob rule’ must not decide public contracts. Perhaps he should take a look at his new employer, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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