2. SOUNDBITE (English) Gina Miller, financial entrepreneur who led legal Brexit battle:
"A few words: the result today is about all of us. It's not about me or my team. It's about our United Kingdom and all our futures. It's not about how anyone voted. Every one of us voted for the best country and the best future. This case was about process, not politics. My dedicated team at Mishcon (legal team), and counsel and I are absolutely delighted that we've been able to be part of this debate, and to bring some sobriety as we go forwards. The judgement, I hope, when it's read by the government - and they contemplate the full judgement - that they will make the wise decision of not appealing, but pressing forwards and having a proper debate in our sovereign parliament, our mother of parliaments that we are so admired for around the world. Thank you."
The woman who led the legal battle against the British government's ability to push forward with Brexit has reacted to a high court decision in her favour.
Britain's High Court ruled on Thursday that the prime minister cannot trigger the UK's exit from the European Union without approval from Parliament
Financial entrepreneur Gina Miller, who supported the campaign to stay in the European Union, brought the case.
She argued that leaving the EU would deny her fundamental rights, such as the right to free movement and freedom of services across Europe.
The case is considered the most important constitutional matter in a generation.
It centres on whether Prime Minister Theresa May can start negotiating Britain's exit from the EU without a vote in the House of Commons.
At the core of the matter is the balance of power between Parliament and the government.
Regardless of the victor, the case will likely be immediately appealed to the Supreme Court.
May has said she will invoke Article 50 of the EU treaty - triggering two years of official exit talks - by March 31.
