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Ex-MI5 agent faces squat eviction Ex-MI5 agent faces squat eviction
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Former MI5 agent David Shayler and a group of squatters have been ordered to leave a National Trust property.Former MI5 agent David Shayler and a group of squatters have been ordered to leave a National Trust property.
A judge at Guildford County Court said he would make Hackhurst Farmhouse in Abinger, near Dorking in Surrey, the subject of a possession order.A judge at Guildford County Court said he would make Hackhurst Farmhouse in Abinger, near Dorking in Surrey, the subject of a possession order.
Judge Robert Reid QC said the squatters were trespassing.Judge Robert Reid QC said the squatters were trespassing.
Mr Shayler, who was was jailed in November 2002 for breaking the Official Secrets Act, joined the squatters earlier this year. Mr Shayler, who was jailed in November 2002 for breaking the Official Secrets Act, joined the squatters earlier this year.
Philip Glen, acting for The National Trust, said notices had been placed outside the farmhouse warning the squatters to leave the building ahead of the hearing.Philip Glen, acting for The National Trust, said notices had been placed outside the farmhouse warning the squatters to leave the building ahead of the hearing.
Refurbishment delaysRefurbishment delays
None of the group appeared in court on Wednesday.None of the group appeared in court on Wednesday.
A spokeswoman for The National Trust said: "We are very pleased with the judge's decision.A spokeswoman for The National Trust said: "We are very pleased with the judge's decision.
"Legal fees and the delay to scheduled building refurbishments have cost The National Trust, a charity supported by public donations, money that would normally fund our conservation work."Legal fees and the delay to scheduled building refurbishments have cost The National Trust, a charity supported by public donations, money that would normally fund our conservation work.
"We look forward to taking the farmhouse back into our possession as soon as possible.""We look forward to taking the farmhouse back into our possession as soon as possible."
The squatters are believed to have moved into the farmhouse on 26 June.The squatters are believed to have moved into the farmhouse on 26 June.