Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s $16.1 million York & Albany gastropub in London has fallen victim to professional squatters, who have set up shop in the upscale venue and refuse to leave.
The audacious group, calling themselves Camden Arts Cafe, is shamelessly squatting in the acclaimed restaurant despite being served with eviction papers.
These so-called “autonomous” squatters have gone so far as to refer to themselves as “Gordon” in an attempt to mock the high-end establishment’s owner. But there’s nothing funny about their illegal actions, which have caused damage to the property and disrupted business operations.
According to The New York Post, some of the squatters have vacated the premises after being served with the legal notice, but a hardcore group remains defiant, claiming they have a “right” to be there. But who gave them this supposed “right” to occupy someone else’s property without permission? Certainly not the law.
Camden Arts Cafe has attempted to justify their unlawful actions by claiming they are protesting “victims of gentrification” and a high-speed railway project. But their actions are just another example of the entitled, anti-capitalist mindset that has infected our society. Instead of working hard and saving to improve their own lives, these parasites would rather take what is not theirs and harm the success of others.
Furthermore, their claim that the legislation protecting private residences from squatters does not apply to commercial properties is simply false. The 2012 legislation covers any building that is used as someone’s home, including pubs, shops, and businesses. These squatters are well aware of this but have chosen to twist the truth to serve their selfish agenda.
It is appalling that in a society built on the principles of hard work and private property, these squatters have shown such disregard for the law and basic moral values. Their occupation of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant is not a “protest,” it is theft. And their actions are insulting not only to the esteemed chef, but also to the hard-working individuals who have made a success of themselves through dedication and determination.
Squatters who took over Gordon Ramsay’s $16.1M London pub are ‘served papers’ — while some choose to stay inside restaurant https://t.co/kzhJ3B6lVr pic.twitter.com/bJwgXZW1sr
— New York Post (@nypost) April 17, 2024
A stand must be taken against these anarchist squatters, who believe they can trample on the rights of property owners and disrupt business operations with impunity. They must be evicted immediately and held accountable for their illegal actions. It is time to put an end to squatters’ reckless behavior and uphold the true principles of the American dream: ownership and hard work.
