–Hypocritical Labour criticised Tories for non-transparent, uncompetitive tenders, now it’s doing it itself.
Geez this hacks me off
https://x.com/ApsanaBegumMP/status/2020945196813516855?s=20
Palantir got a £240m direct contract from the Ministry of Defence last December—no tender.
Reason? Defence exemption: they’re already integrated, switching would disrupt ops, cost big, or hurt NATO links.
Government claims it’s secure and efficient.
Critics say it’s shady—lack of competition, transparency, US spying risks, Starmer’s ties.
Labour criticised Tories for this, now doing it themselves.
Grok helped with this