'Trump baby' blimp gets the green light for US president's UK visit

London mayor gives permission for Trump protestors to fly the balloon depicting Trump in a diaper above the British Parliament.

The giant orange balloon of US President Donald Trump depicted as a baby will fly in the London skies to coincide with Trump's visit to the UK.

This blimp campaign forms part of the “Stop Trump” protests planned for the visit starting on July 12.

Activists and trade unions petitioned online to have permission granted to launch the blimp. According to the New York Times, it managed to get over 10 000 signatures.


This article first appeared on CapeTalk : 'Trump baby' blimp gets the green light for US president's UK visit


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