Seamus Logan

Seamus Logan

Scottish National Party — Aberdeenshire North and Moray East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 November 2026

Debate

Business of the House

Contribution

Earlier this week, The Guardian reported on extensive communications over several months between the former Health Minister, the hon. Member for Glasgow South West (Dr Ahmed), and the UK head of Palantir—I must advise you, Madam Deputy Speaker, that I informed the Member’s office that I would mention him. Information obtained from freedom of information requests reveals the extent of covert political lobbying conducted by Palantir and its bedfellows, some of whom are senior figures in the Labour party. The lobbying is designed to extend the reach of the federated data platform into primary care and to ensure that the brake clause available next year is not employed. Will the Leader of the House advise me on how we—I say “we” because I mean Members on both sides of the House—can obtain a debate on this subject, so that the full nature of the contract and this disreputable provider can be exposed?

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