Plans to trigger article 50 by March 2017 will not be affected by the high court ruling that parliament must vote on the decision , according to the prime minister 's official spokesperson . The ruling has been seen by some MPs as an opportunity to gain momentum towards a “ hard Brexit ” . Downing Street has continued to highlight the importance of the decision , and the government has stated it will appeal the ruling .
Plans to trigger Article 50 by March 2017 will not be affected by the high court ruling that parliament must vote on the decision, according to the prime minister's official spokesperson. The ruling has been seen by some MPs as an opportunity to slow momentum towards a “hard Brexit”. Downing Street has attempted to minimise the significance of the decision, and the government has stated it will appeal the ruling.