Why Sadiq Khan blocked multi-million pound Palantir deal with Met Police

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLondon Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50 million deal between the Metropolitan Police and the US technology company Palantir. The deal, which would have seen the Met utilise Palantir's artificial intelligence technology for intelligence analysis, was halted due to a "clear and serious breach" of procurement procedures. The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) confirmed the Met failed to present its procurement strategy for approval and did not ensure a competitive process, considering Palantir as the sole supplier. Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Kaya Comer-Schwartz, expressed strong disapproval, citing an unacceptable explanation for the procedural failure and concerns over the escalated £25 million annual cost. The Mayor expects to engage with the Government regarding whether a company's ethics should be a key consideration in public procurement processes, believing public funds should align with London's values. In fullSadiq Khan blocks Met Police’s controversial £50 million deal with PalantirThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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