Nicola Sturgeon has welcomed as “hugely significant” a court ruling that parliament must vote before the UK can start the process of leaving the EU and triggering Article 50.

The First minister also said the Scottish government was considering become an active participant in the case.

The ruling by the High Court means the UK government cannot trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty – beginning formal exit negotiations with the EU – on its own.

It is appealing to the Supreme Court, with a further hearing due next month.

The case, which was heard by three judges, is widely regarded as being one of the most important constitutional rulings in generations.

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The Scottish government had instructed legal representatives to observe the proceedings, but was not directly involved.