Landmark Brexit Ruling

What happened and what happens next?

Following the High Court ruling that the Prime Minister must seek MPs’ approval to trigger the process of taking Britain out of the European Union, we take a closer look at what exactly happened and what we can expect to happen next.

In one of the most important constitutional cases in generations, opponents argue the prime minister cannot use the prerogative to trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. Pic Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wireplaceholder image
In one of the most important constitutional cases in generations, opponents argue the prime minister cannot use the prerogative to trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. Pic Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire
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