Labour should halt public contracts with the US tech company Palantir, opposition politicians have said, amid growing concern at the lack of government transparency over dealings with the company and Peter Mandelson. A spokesperson for Palantir said its “software is helping to deliver better public services in the UK. The government has previously blocked several attempts to use freedom of information laws to investigate Mandelson’s appointment and Palantir’s contracts. The MoD said a release could compromise the defence of the UK and prejudice the MoD’s ability to secure value for money from contractors. Wrigley said: “The lack of transparency in the deals with Palantir is concerning.

Source: The Guardian February 06, 2026 07:02 UTC