I investigated Palantir’s foothold in the British state – and what I found should worry us all | Peter Geoghegan

Palantir holds a significant £330m contract with the NHS for its federated data platform (FDP), but internal data and whistleblower reports question its actual usage and effectiveness. Investigations reveal many NHS trusts have not actively used the platform despite official claims of widespread adoption. Concerns also arise over lobbying and the alignment of Palantir's operations with UK values amid political debate.