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MPs Demand Government Scraps 'Shameful' NHS Palantir Deal
Published: 17 April 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The halls of Westminster echoed with fierce debate this Thursday as politicians voiced deep anger. Members of Parliament from across the benches joined forces to condemn a controversial tech deal. They are demanding the immediate cancellation of the massive contract with the American firm Palantir. This deal is worth a staggering three hundred and thirty million pounds to the company. Critics have labeled the ongoing partnership as both dreadful and deeply shameful for our nation. The government admitted during the session that they do not support the company’s politics. However, the minister insisted that the data platform is essential for the future health service. Labour and Liberal Democrat representatives are now leading the charge against this specific private supplier. They argue that a company with such a divisive reputation should not hold power here. Palantir has previously worked with immigration enforcement agencies during the presidency of Donald Trump. It also provides significant technical support to the military forces currently operating within Israel. These connections have sparked serious ethical questions among many concerned British lawmakers and citizens. They fear that public trust in the National Health Service is being seriously undermined. One Labour backbencher asked if such a firm can be trusted with intimate records. Samantha Niblett questioned the safety of data belonging to tens of millions of people. The Liberal Democrats have been particularly vocal about their opposition to the tech giant. Luke Taylor used strong language when he addressed the chamber during the lively debate. He stated that the hands of the firm must be ripped off the NHS. He believe it is vital to act now before it becomes too late to stop. The company was founded by Peter Thiel, a billionaire known for his support of Trump. Thiel has famously stated that he believes democracy and freedom are no longer compatible. Such views have caused alarm among those who value the transparency of public services. They believe the values of the NHS are at odds with the firm’s leadership. In response to these calls, the government has provided a glimmer of potential hope. Ministers confirmed they will review the contract when a break clause arrives in 2027. However, over two hundred million pounds of the budget has already been spent today. Dr Zubir Ahmed spoke for the health departmen...
Palantir's NHS contract could end if others 'can do the job better'
Dr Zubir Ahmed, health innovation and safety minister (Credit: Department of Health and Social Care) Health minister Zubir Ahmed has signalled that the government could consider alternatives to Palantir’s NHS federated data platform (FDP) when the contract reaches its break clause. Speaking in a parliamentary debate on 16 April, Ahmed said that the £330m contract would be subject to value-for-money assessments and could be revisited if better-performing suppliers emerge. The FDP, awarded to Palantir in 2023, aims to bring together NHS data from multiple systems to improve operational performance, including elective recovery and patient flow. When questioned by MPs on whether the government is considering a review of the break clause in its contract with the US software data analytics firm, Ahmed said: “We live in a fast-paced technology world, and this always means looking to the next provider possible to provide value for money. “So, it is right that there are break clauses in this contract to allow those evaluations to take place and I can reassure all honourable members, as a clinician and as a minister, my north star is always patient safety and quality, and of course, value for money. “If at that point in the break clause we evaluate and we find there are other providers that can do the job better, of course then that needs to be looked at and reflected upon.” Zubir added: “I would not be doing my job properly if I did not, at every opportunity, try and champion British business and British SMEs.” He confirmed that the government will decide later this year whether to extend the deal and that NHS England would be transparent about the process. Ahmed defended the programme, pointing to early benefits such as reduced discharge delays and improved theatre utilisation, and stressed that NHS organisations retain control over how data is used. I think every major government infrastructure program of this scale and of this importance should be held under constant scrutiny – Louis Mosley, Palantir However, the debate exposed significant cross-party concern about the contract, with MPs questioning supplier lock-in, transparency and public trust. Liberal Democrat MP Martin Wrigley argued that the FDP risks creating long-term dependency on a single supplier and fails to deliver lasting value to the NHS. Concerns were raised by Labour MP Dawn Butler about reliance on overseas technology suppliers and the impact on national capability. “We must ask ourselves whet...
Palantir Defends UK Health Data Contracts Amid Security Scrutiny
Palantir UK executive vice-chair Louis Mosley defends the company's NHS data role following security concerns raised by British lawmakers in April 2026.
Government will 'decide later this year' whether to end Palantir NHS ...
The FDP is intended to link data from across NHS organisations to support both planning and direct care, and began rolling out in NHS trusts in 2024. Palantir - a data analytics company known for its work with US intelligence and security agencies - was awarded a £330m, seven-year contract in 2023 to deliver the FDP.
