Former Labour deputy leader joins Palantir as senior vice-president
Tom Watson has taken a role at the US data analytics company amid ongoing debate over its UK government contracts.
At a glance
- Watson has taken a senior role at Palantir Technologies
- Palantir is a US data analytics company with expanding UK government contracts
- Watson previously campaigned against media ownership concentration
- The appointment has drawn commentary on government procurement practices
Tom Watson, the former Labour deputy leader, has joined Palantir Technologies as a senior vice-president. Watson previously worked as a campaigner against media ownership concentration.
The appointment comes as Palantir, a US-based data analytics firm, continues to expand its work with the British state. The company's growing influence in UK government contracting has drawn scrutiny from commentators and observers.
Why it matters
Palantir's role in UK government data work has become a subject of public debate, with questions raised about transparency in government contracting decisions.
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