Meet Justine Thornton, the High Court judge by Ed Miliband's side
Ed Miliband, the British politician born on December 24, 1969, has had an extensive career in politics. From serving as the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero to leading the Labour Party, Ed has covered a wide range of roles. But who is the woman standing by his side through it all? Meet Justine Thornton.
Justine Thornton: A brief biography
Justine Thornton, a High Court judge, met Ed in 2002, and the couple has been residing together in north London since then. They tied the knot in 2011 after Ed proposed in March 2010. Justine, who hails from Nottingham, attended a comprehensive school before pursuing a career in law. In 2019, she was appointed as a High Court judge, adding another feather to her cap.
Ed Miliband's political journey and constituency
Ed Miliband represents Doncaster North in South Yorkshire as his constituency. Re-elected in 2024, he secured 16,231 votes. With a Cabinet position as the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed is set to lead strategic initiatives like the creation of Great British Energy, a publicly-owned energy company focusing on clean, domestic energy production. Labour's manifesto pledges £8.3 billion to support this venture. Among other Labour MPs in the Cabinet are Keir Starmer, Angela Rayner, and Rachel Reeves.
