Aunty May to Restrict Transition EU Worker's rights. Nunes Memo. Portrait to Dinner.

Prime Minister 'Aunty May' makes an impact in China, as part of push to increase UK trade. In 2016 we exported £16.8 bn goods and services to China whilst importing £40 bn worth. Germany has about £60 bn worth of trade to China, whilst still being in the EU.

Brexit never far away for the Prime Minister. To counter brexiteer's concerns, Theresa May announced that EU citizens coming into the UK during the planned transition period would not have the same rights of residence as currently.

Meanwhile, the Dow plummets after a two year period of almost exponential growth. President Trump approves the release of the Nunes Memo, which claims that there was bias in the FBI investigation into Trump - Russia connections. From fact-checking sites and mainstream media, the general consensus seems to be that the memo cherry picks it's statements to the detriment of the FBI.

Took a trip out to the author of a current work in progress to take some portrait pictures that would do her justice yesterday. Also spent a couple of hours taking a series of 700+ photos for a future panorama of a microscopic subject before spending the evening at the quieter than usual Artists and Craftists meeting. today, began planning the Father of the Bride speech in earnest, whilst also beginning panorama construction using Hugin. This evening went to the annual January Dinner with the German language group. The Shed in Lode proved a good venue with great food.