Who is Gina Miller? The ‘Brexit blocker’ mum-of-three who took on Theresa May

The woman behind the legal battle to block Brexit has said she is “delighted” at today’s court ruling.

Millionaire businesswoman Gina Miller spearheaded the campaign against the Government triggering Article 50 – the formal beginning of the UK’s exit from the EU – and emerged triumphant outside the High Court in central London.

Ms Miller, an investment fund manager and philanthropist, was applauded after judges ruled that Parliament as a whole would have to approve the start of Brexit.

She said: “The result today is about all of us, it’s not about me or my team.

“It’s about our United Kingdom and all out futures. It’s not about how anyone voted.

“Every one of us voted for the best country and the best future.”

She added: “This case was about process not politics.”

Speaking before the Government announced it would be appealing, Ms Miller urged ministers to make the “wise decision” not to challenge the ruling.

She said: “My dedicated team at (legal firm) Mishcon (de Reya) and counsel and I are absolutely delighted that we have been able to be part of this debate, and to bring some sobriety as we go forward.

“The judgment, I hope – when it’s read by the Government and they contemplate the full judgment – that they will make the wise decision of not appealing but pressing forward and having a proper debate in our sovereign parliament, our mother of parliaments that we are so admired for all over the world.”

The Government plans to appeal the ruling and still hopes their original March date for beginning the process will go ahead.

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