Sir Keir Starmer’s brother has tragically died aged 60. The Prime Minister’s brother, Nick, had been living with cancer.
Sir Keir paid tribute to his younger brother, describing him as a ‘wonderful man’. He died peacefully on Boxing Day, a spokesman said.
Sir Keir said in a statement: “My brother Nick was a wonderful man. He met all the challenges life threw at him with courage and good humour.
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“We will miss him very much. I would like to thank all those who treated and took care of Nick. Their skill and compassion is very much appreciated.”
The Prime Minister had been going on holiday with his family on Friday, but it is understood he will now stay at home. A spokesman for the Prime Minister added: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nick Starmer.
“Nick, 60, died peacefully on the afternoon of December 26 after battling cancer. We ask for privacy for Nick’s wider family at this time.”
Sir Keir previously spoke candidly about his brother – who had learning difficulties due to complications at birth – in Tom Baldwin’s biography. The Prime Minister is the middle child of four siblings.
“We were a family of six, so it didn’t feel lonely and I shared a room with him, but Nick didn’t have many friends and got called ‘thick’ or ‘stupid’ by other kids,” Sir Keir said of his brother. “Even now I try to avoid using words like that to describe anyone.”
