Anonymous group of academics and business figures trying to stop PM invoking Article 50

Law firm says House of Commons must vote before Brexit formally triggered

Around three quarters of MPs supported Remain in the EU referendum

Some have suggested Commons should water down or even block Brexit

A top law firm is refusing to name 'hundreds' of business figures and academics behind a bid to prevent the new Prime Minister formally triggering our exit from the EU without agreement from the House of Commons.

Mishcon de Reya is taking action to ensure MPs have their say before Downing Street invokes Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.