London Met Police Palantir Contract Blocked by City Hall
The London Metropolitan Police's contract with Palantir has been blocked by City Hall due to concerns over value for money and the company's ethics. The proposed contract, which could have been worth up to £50 million, was deemed insufficiently justified by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime. The Met expressed disappointment, stating that access to advanced technology is essential for modernizing their operations.
- ▪The Metropolitan Police proposed a £25.3 million contract with Palantir UK for 2026-27.
- ▪City Hall cited concerns about the Met's procurement strategy and the ethics of the company.
- ▪The Met faces a £125 million funding shortfall and needs to modernize to maintain service.
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Met Police Palantir contract blocked by City HallImage source, EPA/ShutterstockByAdriana ElguetaReporting fromLondonPublished21 May 2026, 12:01 BSTUpdated 4 hours agoThe 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.
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