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Ed Miliband marks wedding by smashing glass

May 27, 2011 12:39
Ed Miliband at the Labour Party Conference

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Jennifer Lipman,

Jennifer Lipman

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Labour's first Jewish leader has paid tribute to his religion by smashing a glass at his wedding.

Ed Miliband married his longtime partner Justine Thornton earlier today at a small civil ceremony outside Nottingham. The couple tied the knot in the presence of Mr Miliband's brother David and their two sons.

The Milibands asked the 50 guests to make charitable donations instead of bringing presents. Mr Miliband wore a light grey suit from Harold Tillman's Aquascutum label.

Mr Miliband, 41, was elected as the Labour leader in September in a closely fought contest with his brother.