What to know

• Khan agreed to submit his texts, emails, and other digital communications to disclosure after Palantir persisted in court requests, despite his office initially arguing it was unnecessary.
• The full hearing is scheduled for January 2027; Palantir claims the contract block was unlawful and motivated by the company's values and ethics rather than legitimate procurement concerns.
• Khan's former communications director, now at 10 Downing Street, is also designated as a custodian after Palantir alleged she orchestrated negative press coverage of the decision.

“clear and serious breach of procurement rules”

Mopac, Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime · The Guardian

Sadiq Khan London mayorPalantir US technology companySarah Brown Former Khan communications director, now PM's director of communications