MPs urge Labour to ditch £330m Palantir software contract with NHS

MPs from various parties are pushing Labour to cancel a £330 million contract with Palantir for NHS software, citing serious concerns over trust and the need for alternatives. The science and technology committee, alongside the health and social care select committee, has called for the NHS to sever ties with Palantir and explore other options. This move highlights broader worries about government partnerships with US tech firms, raising questions about data security and the future of healthcare IT systems. The implications could influence how future tech contracts are evaluated and approved.