Starmer pays tribute to brother Nick after death aged 60

Starmer pays tribute to brother Nick after death aged 60

family handout A close-up of a Nick Starmer, who has light skin and short hair that is thinning at the top. His expression is neutral but slightly warm, with a faint smile. The background is plain and white. He is wearing a dark jacket and a light-coloured shirt underneath.family handout

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to his brother Nick, who died from cancer on Boxing Day at the age of 60.

“My brother Nick was a wonderful man,” Starmer said in a statement.

“He met all the challenges life threw at him with courage and good humour. We will miss him very much.”

It is understood Starmer had been planning to go on holiday but will now stay behind.

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