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Global Counsel: Palantir

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 18 March 2026UIN 112826

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he was aware that Palantir was a client of Global Counsel prior to the Prime Minister's visit to Palantir's headquarters in Washington DC on 27 February 2025.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

The visit was part of the Prime Minister's trip to Washington. During this visit the Prime Minister listened to a short presentation about Palantir’s work, followed by a tour of the premises and an introduction to members of staff.

Any contracts for any firm go through the usual rigorous departmental processes and their decision makers.

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