Having the courage to become even more unpopular?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (right). — Reuters

BRITISH finance minister Rachel Reeves, who faces a make-or-break budget this week, should view her Labour government’s deep unpopularity as a gift.

With more than three years remaining before the party must hold an election, there may be little to lose by acting boldly now – and potentially much to gain.