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Former Labour minister Tom Watson defends Palantir contracts, warns against "mob rule"
Original titlePalantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts
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Tom Watson, now a senior vice-president at Palantir, warned UK ministers against letting "mob rule" dictate public procurement, saying they could get "in a lot of trouble" if they do. The former Labour deputy leader's comments come as Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to drop Palantir from government contracts, including a £330m NHS software deal.
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