Indeed, Britain's Prime Minister holds the title of the United Kingdom's most disliked leader on record. It may empower him.

What hell is the life of politics. Look around that cabinet table: each person is grappling with extremely difficult portfolios without the means to do what they recognize is needed.

Their inheritance was even more ruinous than expected: they were handed explosive situations, dishonest traps and gaping holes. The EU departure is proving to be more financially damaging than expected, resulting in the loss of the exchequer £80bn annually.

The Obstacles Mounting

They suffer from unfortunate circumstances: the Trump presidency landed on their watch. What worse mishap than a jail staff member releasing a rejected refugee individual convicted of sexual crimes? Channel migrants feel unstoppable.

A poorly timed deputy leadership election right now was certain to give the Prime Minister a difficult time. The minimal electoral backing at the Welsh parliament byelection might not even be their worst performance.

They prepare for criticism, but they're only human. As often, the Health Secretary dares say what everyone observes: that we're experiencing "deep disillusionment in this country at the moment" and "a growing sense of despair about whether anyone is capable of turning this country round".

Popular Sentiment Confuses

However, despite this, the contemporary bitter state of popular sentiment is confusing and concerning. The Prime Minister is the least popular prime minister ever. Really?

He is a honorable, committed person of good intentions, without undue arrogance or vanity. Contrast this with the Conservative leader, the short-lived PM, or the casual assumption of the former Conservative leader, none having substantial to warrant arrogant assurance.

Governing Difficulties

However, voters claim, Starmer is worse. As the nation's leader, he demonstrates little charisma, observers note: more importantly, he doesn't possess governing flexibility, innovative approaches or sense of public sentiment.

The government mishandled over cuts for pensioners and disabled people, unbalanced by generosity elsewhere. Unsure which demographic to target, ministers have permitted positive initiatives uncelebrated, from working rights to green investment, urban development and employment assurances for young people.

Electoral Approach

Too many senior advisors continue to believe right-wing constituencies demands attention, when almost twice as many voters have moved leftwards since the election was won. Election expert John Curtice cautions leadership to stop chasing populist constituency: they're lost.

Keir Starmer is struggling; there's no denying it when research shows no leader could bounce back from these unplumbed depths.

However, within the uncharted waters of significant fluctuation, history may be no guide. The Prime Minister rescued Labour from a post-Jeremy Corbyn state of despair that history said couldn't be fixed in four years.

Possible Outcomes

Would anyone else do better, or have we reached an almost impossible to govern, constantly dissatisfied electorate? Every administration may be rejected just as rapidly once in power, regardless of electoral margin, unless it arrives bearing quick fixes bearing untold bounty for underfunded government departments and financially strained households.

Predictably, panic on the back benches will make talk of leadership change commonplace if May's elections go as poorly as forecast – or, certain observers propose, earlier.

The Way Forward

Here's ministers' paradox: Labour's only hope emerges from difficulty. Accept they might be defeated regardless, so utilize their significant numbers for the remainder of the term to pursue their inherent social democratic instinct: make radical tax reforms, generating substantial revenue.

Anticipate defeat the next election, so implement all policies immediately. Forget opinion polls and focus groups; enable the public to witness authentic dedication. The only way to rebuild credibility is to implement openly what they consider most just and equitable.

• Public trust has become essential to save the country from disaster
• The clear signal from the recent election showed the significant "stop Reform" movement
• More than sixty percent of unusually high engagement mobilizing to prevent Reform success
• That requires mass tactical voting for the likeliest anti-Farage candidate

The Chancellor correctly describes Reform "the single greatest threat" to British values. As the Tories effectively combine with Reform, a voting agreement of certain type looms.

The party's obligation is to implement required actions to prevent it. Prepare for coalition, be acceptable to progressive partners when party affiliations matters less than the fundamental boundary against an electoral threat unprecedented in modern history.

That's a purpose to defeat discouragement.