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Former Palantir lobbyist aided Andy Burnham's PM path
Original: Recent lobbyist for Palantir had key role in helping Andy Burnham become PM https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/
The Guardian reports that Martha Dalton, a recent lobbyist for tech firm Palantir, played a key role in Andy Burnham's bid to become prime minister. The story raises questions about the influence of technology industry figures inside Burnham's leadership operation, drawing attention on social media among politics and technology watchers.
Why now: Concerns about corporate tech lobbying influence at the heart of UK political leadership
Andy BurnhamPalantirMartha DaltonThe Guardian
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- Recent lobbyist for Palantir had key role in helping Andy Burnham become PM https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/02/lobbyist-palantir-martha-dalton-andy-burnham # Politics # Technology # WorldNews · guardian_world@robot.villas · 4
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