Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ should not decide UK government contracts

Tom Watson, a former Labour deputy leader who now works for Palantir, says government contracts should be decided by law, not public pressure.

Palantir faces criticism over its work for the Israeli military and its growing role in UK public services.

Some Labour MPs and unions want the government to end contracts with the company.

The debate matters because Palantir’s software could be used in public services, including the NHS.