Palantir wins contract to manage UK’s guns, explosives, and poisons

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Far-right AI war firm Palantir has won yet another UK contract. This time the genocide-linked company’s software will manage guns, explosives, and even poisons held by the British state. The news comes as the UK’s tech committee urged the government to pull the plug on Palantir’s takeover of vast areas of UK infrastructure. Tech website The Register reported on 4 June: Palantir has secured a £9 million ($12 million) government contract to provide software for managing firearms licensing across the UK. And: The US spy-tech biz will also handle Home Office licensing for explosives, explosive precursors, and poisons. The contract covers…

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Rumours swirl of an early election if Burnham wins

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Andy Burnham is running to become the MP for Makerfield, Wigan. As everyone knows, if Burnham wins, he’ll challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, becoming the PM if he succeeds. Given that Labour has a huge majority and the party doesn’t have to call an election until 2029, most assume he won’t go to the polls early. If rumours are to be believed, however, he might be eyeing one up: EXCL: Andy Burnham is considering holding a snap general election if he becomes PM.https://t.co/4vTIQ2oH5Y — Kate Ferguson (@kateferguson4) May 30, 2026 Wargaming The latest rumours comes from the Sun, and…

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