Over 1,700 patients and healthcare workers in South London have signed a petition demanding that King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust reject a £330 million contract with Palantir. Campaigners handed in the petition at a King’s College Hospital trust board meeting on September 16, 2026.
Concerns Over Palantir’s Background
Campaigners are concerned about Palantir’s background in military surveillance, border enforcement, and potential interoperability between health platforms and law enforcement agencies. Palantir is an American military surveillance company that has been described as “the corporate backbone of ICE,” according to Amnesty International UK. Campaigners are urging trust leadership to write to NHS England and government ministers to express their concerns.
Petition Details
The petition, which was signed by over 1,700 individuals, includes both patients and hospital workers from the two major NHS trusts. Campaigners handed in the petition at a King’s College Hospital trust board meeting, where they expressed their concerns about the contract. The petition focuses on Palantir’s Federated Data Platform, which is the technology at the center of the controversy.
Amnesty International UK’s Stance
Amnesty International UK has condemned Palantir’s presence in the NHS, stating that “companies accused of contributing to serious human rights violations in occupied Gaza should not be embedded within England’s health system.” This stance highlights the broader concerns about the ethical implications of using Palantir’s technology in healthcare settings.
Next Steps
Campaigners are urging the trust leadership to take immediate action and write to NHS England and government ministers to reject the contract. The petition’s submission marks a significant step in the ongoing campaign against Palantir’s involvement in the NHS.
Procedural Next Steps
The trust leadership will now consider the petition and the concerns raised by campaigners. The next procedural step will involve a review of the contract and a potential response to the petition.