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The GuardianFriday, 22 May 2026
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London mayor blocks Met’s AI deal with controversial tech firm
The paper frames the story as an important political intervention regarding civil liberties and procurement ethics, focusing on the company's controversial background rather than the specific capabilities of the AI.
Sadiq Khan has halted a £50m contract between the Metropolitan Police and Palantir, a US data analytics firm with controversial political ties, citing concerns over procurement rules and suitability.
“controversial tech firm”
“Scrutinising state tech partnerships”
Single-sex toilets ‘must exclude transgender people’
Reports on new guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission regarding the provision of single-sex spaces.
Paint the town claret Birmingham welcomes back victorious Villa
Provides celebratory visual coverage of Aston Villa football club's trophy parade.
Derek Jacobi
‘I’d have liked to have been a movie star’
Highlights an arts and culture interview with the veteran actor.
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