Keir Starmer Pays Heartfelt Tribute to His Brother Nick, Who Died on Boxing Day After Battling Cancer
Keir Starmer, has paid heartfelt praise to his brother Nick, who died on Boxing Day aged 60 after a long illness from cancer. Starmer spoke in fond terms of Nick as «a lovely bloke» and one who faced the trials of life with “courage and good humour", and expressing gratitude to those who'd nursed him about to the end of his illness.
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Nick Starmer had learning difficulties due to complications during his birth, facing a tough start in life. Despite being labeled “remedial” at school, he defied expectations and learned to read, later gaining a technical qualification. Though life was difficult for Nick, who struggled with long-term health issues, he remained strong, even when faced with job difficulties.
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In a biography by Tom Baldwin, Keir Starmer shared memories of how he and his siblings stood up for Nick against bullies. The brothers shared a small room growing up, and Keir has spoken emotionally about the deep sadness he feels for the tough life his brother led, a life that didn’t match the dreams their parents had for them.
Throughout Nick’s illness, Keir took time out from his political duties to visit him in hospital. Starmer’s tribute
