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Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts
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PUBLISHEDOct 9, 2026, 7:20 AM
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Former Labour deputy leader says tech firm would work with a Reform UK government on immigration crackdowns Tom Watson, the former Labour deputy leader who recently joined Palantir, has warned against “mob rule” when it comes to awarding public contracts.
Lord Watson, now a senior vice-president at the US tech corporation, said UK ministers could get themselves “in a lot of trouble” as he was questioned about…
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