MP rejects Palantir’s claims that criticism of NHS England deal is ‘ideologically motivated’

Questions over Palantir’s presence in the public sector have prompted concerns among ministers. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

Claims by Palantir that concerns over the US data analytics company’s multimillion-pound NHS contract are “ideologically motivated” have been rejected by the chair of a parliamentary committee.

It was also appropriate for the government to seek guidance on activating a break contract in the deal, said Chi Onwurah, a Labour MP who heads the science, innovation and technology select committee.