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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Dan Milmo and Ben Quinn

Palantir’s UK boss criticises ‘ideological’ groups as ministers move to scrap NHS contract

Illustration of Palantir logo
Palantir also has contracts with the Ministry of Defence, several police forces and the UK’s financial watchdog. Photograph: Dado Ruvić/Reuters

Palantir’s UK boss has urged the government not to give in to “ideologically motivated campaigners” as government ministers explore a way out of a £330m NHS contract with the tech company.

Ministers have sought advice on triggering a break clause in Palantir’s deal to deliver the Federated Data Platform (FDP), amid questions over the company’s presence in the public sector.

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