FTSE falls as banks weaken on China GDP, Brexit nerves

(Reuters) - Financial stocks pushed London's FTSE 100 lower on Friday after China's economic growth fell to a near 30-year low and on uncertainty ahead of a parliamentary vote on the new Brexit deal.The main index shed 0.3%, with Asia-focussed HSBC dragging the most, as China's third-quarter GDP growth slowed more-than-expected amid a bruising trade war with the United States.The blue-chips were also dragged lower by a 2% dip in InterContinental Hotels after the Holiday Inn-owner blamed lower..