Overview: The Brexit drama continues to play out, and the Withdrawal Bill that has been twice defeated is ironically not dead yet. Today's vote, in fact, is predicated on another "meaningful vote" before seeking an extension. Sterling remains firm near yesterday's highs, which were the best levels since last June. Poor Chinese data was a drag on Asian equities, where the Shanghai Composite fell by more than 1% for the second consecutive session. European shares are holding in better, with around a 0.25% gain through the morning, led by energy. The disruption of supply from