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Palantir's growing influence in the British state under fire

Original: Palantir is worming its way into the British state – it’s time to curb this controversial US company’s influence

The Guardian's George Monbiot argues the US data analytics firm Palantir has gained too much foothold in UK government, calling for its influence to be curbed. The column also targets Tom Watson, now associated with the company, criticising his claim that 'mob rule' should not decide public contracts and suggesting he should examine his own employer's conduct.

Why now: A high-profile Guardian columnist is publicly challenging a controversial company's role in UK public services and a former politician now linked to it

PalantirGeorge MonbiotTom WatsonThe GuardianUnited Kingdom

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