Tom Watson joins Palantir as its £330M NHS contract heads for a break clause

Former Labour deputy leader Lord Tom Watson announced he is joining Palantir as senior vice president. The appointment coincides with scrutiny of Palantir's £330M NHS contract, which has a break clause triggering in February 2027.

• Watson will handle privacy, security and sovereignty matters
• Palantir's £330M NHS contract can be terminated in February 2027
• Palantir is suing the Mayor of London over a blocked £50M contract
• Palantir holds contracts with the NHS, UK MoD and 11 police forces