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GILT SUMMARY: Ahead of this evening's indicative votes, PM Theresa May has

refused to be drawn into confirming whether or not the outcome will form the

basis of government policy. 

- Conservative PMs will get a free vote on the Brexit motions, while Labour MPs

are reportedly being whipped to back a second referendum.

- In what could be a significant intervention, we are hearing that the DUP could

shortly be making a statement.

- There is still no substantive indication of the prime minister announcing her

departure date in a bid to secure more support for her deal.

- Gilts have lacked direction today, with yields returning to this morning's

ranges around 1-2bp lower on the day. Current yield levels: 2-year 0.648%,

5-year 0.773%, 10-year 0.993%, 30-year 1.515%.

- The Jun-19 gilt future trades at 129.42, 28ticks off the high.

- Short sterling futures are 0.5-1.5 ticks higher on the day.