Ex-Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir

Corbyn’s Former Deputy Tom Watson Lands Palantir Job

Former deputy leader of the Labour Party Tom Watson is now working for the controversial US tech firm Palantir. Plus: Leaks from No. 10 reveal a surprising degree of continuity between the policies of Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham, some eyebrow-raising comments from a former top undercover police officer come to light, and Reform’s Danny […]

18 Sept, 19:13

Ex-Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir

Lord Watson praises his new employers but says there are "legitimate questions" about big tech firms that "require answers".

18 Sept, 11:23

Ex-Labour deputy leader joins AI giant Palantir after Sadiq Khan’s clash over £50m Met deal

Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson is facing criticism after taking a senior vice-president role at tech giant Palantir, which holds major UK Government contracts, including with the NHS and Ministry of Defence. Announcing the appointment, Mr Watson called Palantir “the most interesting company on the planet” and said it does “work of real consequence” helping Britain and its allies, police and the NHS. He ackn…

18 Sept, 12:56