Ed Miliband has declined his right to a good old fashion send off before entering married life by inviting his wife-to-be to his stag do!
He has also caused controversy by not asking his brother to be his best man, when he was best man for his brother, David Miliband in 1988. Last September Ed and David both went for the Labour leadership with Ed beating David quite considerably.
Rather than Ed and his long-term partner Justine Thornton having separate parties, it looks like they will be having a joint stag and hen do often referred to as sten night or hag party, up to 30 guests are expected to celebrate with them.
Friends of the stag, in particular tend to frown upon having a joint stag and hen do, however when you’re getting married in your 40’s, share the same friends and have children, sometimes it’s the easiest option.
We wish the couple all the best for their future.