EU top court to rule on halting Brexit

THE EU’s top court will say on Monday whether Britain can unilaterally halt Brexit, potentially offering a boost to those opposed to leaving the European Union on the very eve of a crucial and tumultuous vote in the British parliament.

In a brief statement on Thursday, the Court of Justice in Luxembourg said the justices would deliver a ruling at 9am on Monday in a case brought by Scottish politicians who argue Britain can simply withdraw its plan to leave in March, without waiting for the approval of the other member states.