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Claire McNab
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Brighton woman arrested & tried for writing to own MP.
Claire Kerrison arrested at 4:33am on 17 June 2025, in her Brighton home, for sending emails concerning 'israel's' #genocide in #Gaza to #PeterKyle MP.
4 cops seized her electronics. Held her for >8 hours. Released on strict bail. Charged under Communications Act.
Case dragged on for a year. Multiple court hearings. Case dismissed.
https://www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/brighton-woman-acquitted-charge-persistent-emails-cause-annoyance-prime-minister-foreign
https://greghadfield.medium.com/exclusive-how-labour-mp-peter-kyle-triggered-a-4am-police-raid-on-a-constituent-for-writing-to-dd012f23122e
https://x.com/i/status/2066929013902156272
#uklegal #ukpol #TheMadCountry
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BBC News | Palantir accuses Sadiq Khan of 'putting politics over public safety' after £50m Met deal blocked
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London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50 million contract that would have let the Metropolitan Police use US tech firm Palantir’s artificial‑intelligence software, arguing the deal raises ethical concerns and may not offer value for money. Palantir’s UK chief Louis Mosley warned that rejecting the technology would “give hostile states and criminals an advantage” and hamper front‑line policing, especially as the force faces officer cuts. The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime said Palantir was the only supplier the Met seriously considered and that the police had failed to submit a proper procurement strategy, a breach of procedure, while also questioning whether the £25 million‑per‑year cost could be met without undue pressure on other budgets. The dispute highlights a broader debate over the balance between political/ethical considerations and public‑safety needs in police procurement.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wend4lk2no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
#Palantir #SadiqKhan #LouisMosley #MetropolitanPolice #Mopac #PeterThiel #DonaldTrump #PeterKyle
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