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| Shortly before starting at university, she acted in the long-running children’s show Dramarama, alongside ], who is currently starring in ]. Thornton starred as Erica, the out-of-control schoolgirl in the hour-long pilot episode called The Visit in ], a controversial ITV sitcom that had to be pulled from the schedules in 1987 following a backlash over its content. <ref> </ref> | Shortly before starting at university, she acted in the long-running children’s show Dramarama, alongside ], who is currently starring in ]. Thornton starred as Erica, the out-of-control schoolgirl in the hour-long pilot episode called The Visit in ], a controversial ITV sitcom that had to be pulled from the schedules in 1987 following a backlash over its content. <ref> </ref> | ||
| ⚫ | Following her acting career, Thornton became an environmental lawyer. A former Allen and Overy environmental barrister, she is now at 39 Essex Street <ref> </ref> | ||
| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
| Thornton is the girlfriend of five years of Labour party leader ]. Miliband has described Thornton as his best counsel. The couple met in 2004, and live together in North London.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/battle-for-survival-at-no-10-mandelson-key-to-defeat-of-rebels-1698754.html |title=Battle for survival at No 10: Mandelson key to defeat of rebels |first1=Brian |last1=Brady |first2=Jane |last2=Merrick |work=The Independent on Sunday |date=7 June 2009 |accessdate=26 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11433642 |work=BBC News |title=Ed Miliband 'will marry' but politics 'got in the way' |date=29 September 2010 |accessdate=26 October 2010 |publisher=]}}</ref> On 30 March 2011 they announced a decision to marry in May 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/ed-miliband/8415406/Ed-Miliband-to-marry-partner-Justine-Thornton-in-May.html|title=Ed Miliband to marry partner Justine Thornton - but no best man|date=30 March 2011|work=The Telegraph|accessdate=30 March 2011}}</ref> They have two sons – Daniel Miliband, born 2009, and Samuel Miliband, born 2010.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11708382 |title=Ed Miliband's partner Justine gives birth to second son |date=8 November 2010 |accessdate=9 November 2010 |work=BBC News |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
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| ==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
| *] as Chrissie (Series 6: ''Snap Decisions'') <br> | *] as Chrissie (Series 6: ''Snap Decisions'') <br> | ||
| *] as Erica (Episode: ''The Visit'') <br> | *] as Erica (Episode: ''The Visit'') <br> | ||
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| Justine Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Manchester |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–present |
Justine Thornton (born 1969) is a former child actress known for her appearance in Dramarama (TV series) and Hardwicke House.
Thornton studied in Cambridge University has excelled in law, she went on to specialise in environmental law. She is variously described as “intelligent, thorough, enthusiastic and pleasant” and “charming and highly committed”. Last year’s Legal 500, the lawyers’ directory, simply called her “first class”.
Career
Shortly before starting at university, she acted in the long-running children’s show Dramarama, alongside Wil Johnson, who is currently starring in Waterloo Road. Thornton starred as Erica, the out-of-control schoolgirl in the hour-long pilot episode called The Visit in Hardwicke House, a controversial ITV sitcom that had to be pulled from the schedules in 1987 following a backlash over its content.
Following her acting career, Thornton became an environmental lawyer. A former Allen and Overy environmental barrister, she is now at 39 Essex Street
Personal life
Thornton is the girlfriend of five years of Labour party leader Ed Miliband. Miliband has described Thornton as his best counsel. The couple met in 2004, and live together in North London. On 30 March 2011 they announced a decision to marry in May 2011. They have two sons – Daniel Miliband, born 2009, and Samuel Miliband, born 2010.
Filmography
- Dramarama (TV series) as Chrissie (Series 6: Snap Decisions)
- Hardwicke House as Erica (Episode: The Visit)
References
- As an environmental law and a barrister
- Justine Thornton Mrs. Milibands secret history
- Ed Miliband partner Justine Thornton
- Why Ed Miliband lodger 1.6m home
- Brady, Brian; Merrick, Jane (7 June 2009). "Battle for survival at No 10: Mandelson key to defeat of rebels". The Independent on Sunday. Retrieved 26 October 2010.
- "Ed Miliband 'will marry' but politics 'got in the way'". BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation. 29 September 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2010.
- "Ed Miliband to marry partner Justine Thornton - but no best man". The Telegraph. 30 March 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
- "Ed Miliband's partner Justine gives birth to second son". BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation. 8 November 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
Birth registered GRO Volume 10e, page 299, July- Sept 1970