13 very British signs at protests against Donald Trump

Thousands of people in Britain have been protesting against Donald Trump

Saturday 14 July 2018 07:54, UK

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Thousands of protesters produced signs to voice their opposition to Donald Trump's visit to the UK - but the US president may have struggled to understand some of the British phrases on display.

As well as flying a giant "Trump baby" balloon in London, demonstrators across the UK showed off their creative designs as Mr Trump enjoyed tea with the Queen.

Here, Paste BN looks at 13 protesters who chose to show their disapproval of the president in a most British way.

A demonstrator in London chose to highlight the British meaning of the word 'Trump'
Image: A demonstrator in London chose to highlight the British meaning of the word 'Trump'
As the president met the Queen, this protester had a suggestion for Her Majesty
Image: As the president met the Queen, this protester had a suggestion for Her Majesty
This man shows his lack of enthusiasm for Mr Trump and England's third-place playoff
Image: This man shows his lack of enthusiasm for Mr Trump and England's third-place playoff
A demonstrator in Glasgow tells the president to 'bolt ya nugget' - or go away
Image: A demonstrator in Glasgow tells the president to 'bolt ya nugget' - or go away
In London, a woman compares Mr Trump's hair to the dark art of creating a place for your soul in Harry Potter
Image: In London, a woman compares Mr Trump's hair to the dark art of creating a place for your soul in Harry Potter
Another demonstrator uses Scottish slang and The Addams Family to voice his disapproval of the Trump family
Image: Another demonstrator uses Scottish slang and The Addams Family to voice his disapproval of the Trump family
The president would probably better understand the American phrase 'trash can'
Image: The president would probably better understand the American phrase 'trash can'
Linus Hemphreys and his mother Alexandra Heminsley took part in the London protest
Image: Linus Hemphreys and his mother Alexandra Heminsley took part in the London protest
This protest sign had a different spin on the famous Mary Poppins song
Image: This protest sign had a different spin on the famous Mary Poppins song
A demonstrator in Glasgow tells Mr Trump to get 'on yer bike'
Image: A demonstrator in Glasgow tells Mr Trump to get 'on yer bike'
A Greenpeace protester flew over Mr Trump's Turnberry golf course
Image: A Greenpeace protester flew over Mr Trump's Turnberry golf course

The infamous Doctor Who enemy had a different look on the streets of London during the protest against the US president.

After recent criticism of singer Morrissey's political views, this demonstrator claimed Mr Trump is "even worse".

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