Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch mocked in Donald Trump balloon stunt

Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch mocked in Donald Trump balloon stuntIn their latest stunt, the Liberal Democrats unveiled a massive inflated balloon of the US president, and warned of the impact of 'Trumpflation' on the British public.CommentsNewsAlexander Brown Assistant Political Editor10:04, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe Lib Dems have unveiled a massive balloon of Donald Trump(Image: Courtsey of The Lib Dems)Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch have been accused of cheering on Donald Trump as his war in Iran sends bills skyrocketing.‌In their latest stunt, the Liberal Democrats unveiled a massive inflated balloon of the US president, and warned of the impact of “Trumpflation” on the British public.‌The helium filled orange balloon was photographed next to cardboard cut-outs of both the Reform UK and Tory leader, as the party called for urgent action.‌READ MORE: UK inflation soars as impact of Iran war kicks in affecting prices for BritsREAD MORE: UK Inflation hits 3.3% due to Iran War - what it means for your moneyView 2 ImagesLib Dem Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper accused Nigel Farage of being a 'cheerleader' for Donald Trump(Image: Courtsey of The Lib Dems)They warn Trump’s Iran war has caused the biggest rise in fuel prices in more than three years, with ONS figures this morning revealing inflation rose to 3.3% in March as the impact of the conflict hit the British economy. The ONS said fuel prices saw their biggest increase since January 2023.‌Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Daisy Cooper claimed families’ budgets are suffering and branded the behaviour of both Ms Badenoch and Mr Farage “inexcusable”. She said: “People across our country have been struggling for years with a devastating cost-of-living crisis and Donald Trump’s idiotic war in Iran has added to it."The cost of fuel is soaring, mortgage rates are rising and fixed energy deals are already going up by hundreds of pounds. But what is utterly inexcusable is that there are politicia...