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| Born | Manchester |
| Occupation | Barrister |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Justine Thornton (born 1970) is a barrister and former child actress known for her appearances in Dramarama (TV series) and Hardwicke House.
Career
Shortly before starting at university, she acted in the long-running children’s show Dramarama, alongside Wil Johnson.
Thornton also starred as Erica, the rebellious schoolgirl in the hour-long pilot episode called The Visit in Hardwicke House, a controversial ITV sitcom that was later pulled from the schedules in 1987 following a backlash over its content.
Following her acting career, Thornton read Law at Cambridge University, and was called to the Bar in 1994.
She went on to specialise in environmental law. A former Allen and Overy environmental barrister, she is now at 39 Essex Street 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”.
Personal life
Thornton's partner is the Labour party leader Ed Miliband. Miliband has described Thornton as his "best counsel".
They met in 2004, and live together in North London. The couple were engaged in March 2010, and intend 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
- ^ Chambers Partners - Firms - Justine Thornton
- http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/sep/26/ed-miliband-partner-justine-thornton Ed Miliband partner Justine Thornton]
- Members Profile - 39 Essex Street
- Justine Thornton Mrs. Milibands secret history
- 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.
- http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/doncaster-news/doncaster_mp_ed_miliband_to_wed_1_3230978.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - "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