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Tom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics | Clive Lewis

UK · 2026-09-24

Key takeaway

Palantir hires former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson as senior vice-president.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerPalantir hires Tom Watson, a prominent former Labour politician, as senior vice-president, strengthening its UK political connections.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe appointment triggers heightened public and political scrutiny of Palantir's involvement in UK government contracts.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youIncreased scrutiny leads to procurement delays and reputational risk for Palantir and its UK public-sector partners, affecting SMEs in the supply chain.

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Source: The Guardian Business

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