Minister Dan Jarvis said Labour needs to listen to the message delivered by voters in the local elections and act, when asked if his party needs to change.
Asked about Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s comments that “Labour needs to change if we are to regain people’s trust”, Mr Jarvis told LBC: “Well, I think the Prime Minister has acknowledged that the recent election results provide a critique on the performance of the Government.
“So, yes, we do need to make sure that we are delivering on the priorities of the people. The Prime Minister’s absolutely focused on that.
“He’s getting on with his job.
“My responsibilities are around national security and I know that the Prime Minister takes these things incredibly seriously.
“I’ve been working with him on matters relating to national security, but the priority has to be delivering for the public.
“We have to listen to what people have told us over the past couple of weeks and we have to act upon it.”