Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts
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Fri, 9 October 2026Wed, 14 October 2026
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The Guardian World
Channel News Asia
9 Oct, 07:20over 5 days14 Oct, 14:33
How it spread - 2 original reports
Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- The Guardian World07:20first to report
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, 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. Continue reading...
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia14:33