Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir
Summary
Tom Watson, a former Labour deputy leader and government minister, has joined the US AI company Palantir as a senior vice-president. Palantir is working on contracts with the UK government, including the NHS and police, and faces criticism and legal challenges over these deals.Key Facts
- Tom Watson is a former deputy leader of the UK Labour Party and has held government minister roles.
- He joined Palantir, a US-based AI company, to help with its UK public sector projects.
- Palantir has a £330 million contract with the NHS and a £240 million contract with the UK Ministry of Defence.
- The company is involved in a legal dispute with London Mayor Sadiq Khan over a £50 million police contract.
- Palantir was co-founded by Peter Thiel and has provided AI software to US military and immigration agencies.
- Watson's new role aims to improve public services in the UK through Palantir’s technology.
- Watson has taken leave from the House of Lords and given up his parliamentary pass while working for Palantir.
- The article notes a trend of former UK politicians moving to big tech companies, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
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