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Courts · LondonSadiq Khan's emails to be searched in Palantir Met AI deal dispute
Palantir is suing the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (Mopac) after it blocked a £50 million artificial intelligence deal with the Metropolitan Police. The High Court will now search Sadiq Khan's emails and texts from September 2025 to May 2026.
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Courts · LondonHigh Court orders search of Sadiq Khan’s emails in £50m Palantir dispute
The High Court has ordered a search of Sadiq Khan’s emails and messages as part of a legal battle over MOPAC’s decision to block a £50m contract between the Met Police and Palantir. The firm claims the decision was unlawful, while MOPAC argues the Met failed to follow procurement rules.
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London knife crime statistics: what the figures count and what they leave out
How to interpret London knife crime data: knife-enabled classifications, borough totals, police recording, comparison periods and why one headline number cannot describe personal risk.
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Crime Data · LondonHow to read London crime statistics without drawing the wrong conclusion
A guide to London crime data from the Met, MOPAC and Home Office: what recorded crime counts, why street points are approximate and how to compare boroughs or months responsibly.
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Policing · LondonMet-Palantir AI contract blocked by London policing office over procurement breach
The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (Mopac) blocked a £50m contract between the Metropolitan Police and Palantir in May 2026, citing a 'clear and serious breach' of procurement rules. Palantir is suing, alleging the decision was based on ethics rather than procedure. A High Court hearing is set for January 2027.
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