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Pound bounces after Brexit ruling

Court ruled that the government will have to seek approval from Parliament before formally starting the Brexit process

Pound bounces after Brexit ruling

The pound was sent on a rollercoaster ride in Tuesday morning trade after the UK's Supreme Court ruled that the government can't trigger the Article 50 that starts the Brexit process without approval from parliament.

The court also said Prime Minister Theresa May won't have to ask the devolved governments — Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales — before kicking off the exit negotiations.

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