200,000+ PETITION UK TO END PALANTIR CONTRACTS

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FRI, APR 24, 2026

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More than 200,000 people have signed petitions urging the UK government to break ties with US data analytics firm Palantir. The public pressure centers on concerns about the company's involvement with the NHS, police, military and local councils.

Two concurrent petitions have garnered 229,000 combined signatures, with campaigners calling for the government to terminate all public sector contracts with Palantir. Critics point to the company's stated manifesto and business practices as grounds for concern. Palantir's software currently operates across multiple UK institutions, from healthcare systems to law enforcement and defense. The petition movement reflects growing unease about the extent of the company's influence in sensitive government operations. The company, founded by Peter Thiel, specializes in data integration and analysis tools. Its involvement in UK public services has drawn scrutiny from privacy advocates and civil liberties groups concerned about surveillance capabilities and data governance. The petitions represent a significant public mandate that could pressure ministers to review existing contracts. No official government response has been announced.

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