In pictures: Life in a squat

Surviving on a minimal income means many squatters spend time rummaging in skips for discarded goods they can fix up and use.

"I have found computers, printers, a photo lab, furniture... also, organic food and sandwiches are often thrown away."

In one day, while looking for a spare cable, he happened across a DVD player, a kettle and lamp.

"In London there is so much stuff around you are limited only by what you can carry."