Met Police Palantir contract blocked by City Hall

posted by Kristi Wachter on June 26, 2026

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City Hall has refused a contract worth up to £50m with the US technology firm Palantir.

May 21, 2026

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The Metropolitan Police has been blocked from signing a contract worth up to £50m with the US technology firm Palantir, after London's deputy mayor refused to approve the deal.

The Met had proposed a £25.3m contract with Palantir UK for 2026-27 to support criminal investigations and reforms aimed at improving the force's culture and standards. It included an optional one-year extension worth a further £24.8m.

But the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) said it was not satisfied the Met had adequately ensured or demonstrated value for money.

It also cited concerns around the firm's values and ethics, although legally this cannot influence a deal refusal.

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posted by Kristi Wachter on June 26, 2026

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