Nick Starmer died on Boxing Day with the prime minister describing him as a ‘wonderful man’ (Picture: PA/Epa)
The brother of Sir Keir Starmer has died aged 60 after being diagnosed with cancer.
Nick Starmer died on Boxing Day with the Prime Minister describing him as a ‘wonderful man’.
In a statement, Sir Keir said: ‘My brother Nick was a wonderful man.
‘He met all the challenges life threw at him with courage and good humour.
‘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.’
A spokesperson for the prime minister said: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nick Starmer.
Sir Keir said he ‘admired’ his brother Nick (Picture: Family handout/10 Downing Street/PA Wire)
‘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 also has two sisters, Anna and Nick’s twin Katy.
A biography on the prime minister written by former Labour adviser and journalist Tom Baldwin revealed Nick suffered complications during his birth meaning he grew up with learning difficulties.
Sir Keir said Nick achieving a technical qualification was ‘against the odds’ because ‘Nick was dealt a very different set of cards to me and he’s had problems all his life — problems I’ve never had to face’.
He added: ‘I admire him, not in spite of the way his life has taken another course to mine, but because of it.
‘I remember Dad saying to me many, many times, “Nick has achieved as much as you, Keir”.’
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