Government contract with Palantir Technologies

Early day motion 2789, tabled 11 February 2026 by Apsana Begum (Labour). Signed by 35 members.

That this House notes that the Ministry of Defence signed a contract with the US firm Palantir in December 2025 worth £240,000,000, by direct award and without tender; further notes that whilst the decision may be justified under the Procurement Act 2023, there is significant public interest in how this decision was made and who was involved; believes in the importance of protecting the UK’s interests at home and abroad; further believes in the importance of upholding ethics in procurement policy and democratic values in all the work of the Government and public services; is concerned about reports of serious allegations of complicity in human rights violations and the undermining of democratic processes made against Palantir Technologies; is further concerned about the need to protect the interests of NHS patients under Palantir Technologies’ existing NHS data contracts; supports calls for full transparency; and calls on the Government to publish all material and records relating to the December 2025 contract award decision.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Green 5, Independent 4, Plaid Cymru 4, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.