Squatters Claim Luxury Hotel as Micro-Nation

A luxury spa hotel in Laugharne, Wales, once owned by Men Behaving Badly star Neil Morrissey, has been occupied by squatters led by Tom Wilkinson, who claim they are turning it into a 'micro-nation.' The hotel had closed in 2021 due to financial difficulties and is now facing vandalism and disruption as the squatters host wild parties, causing distress to local residents. Wilkinson asserts that he is preserving history and plans to counterclaim £250,000 in security costs against the hotel's current owners, Upper Street Holdings, who acquired the property for under £20,000. The squatters have been reported to have caused significant disturbance, including defacing the hotel's signage and blocking its entrance. Legal actions have been initiated by Upper Street Holdings to evict the squatters, who are being described as 'terrorizing' the neighborhood. Concerns have been raised about the potential harm to the property, as locals fear that the squatters may resort to arson if evicted.