AN MP has warned the Prime Minster may have rethink her Brexit deal approach after losing her majority.

Graham Jones, MP for Hyndburn and Haslingden, claimed negotiations for Brexit should be softened and focused around protecting jobs in Britain.

The comments come after Mrs May lost her majority in last week’s election, controlling just 318 seats, eight shy of the number needed for overall control.

Yesterday Rossendale’s MP, Jake Berry, was appointed the Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth Minister by Mrs May.

Mr Jones, who retained his Labour seat, said Mrs May has to understand the British public want to leave the EU but remain friends with Europe to protect British jobs.

He said: “People think Theresa May will not get a great deal with her aggressive attitude.

“It is important for Britain we have good relationships with Europe and a great deal is part of that.

“We need a ‘jobs Brexit’, its about protecting jobs.

“It is important we have a ‘jobs Brexit’ because no one wants to see import and export tariffs paid to Europe on British goods."

Mr Berry will take over from Andrew Percy, the MP for Goole, who stood down from the role yesterday.

Mr Berry said: “I am delighted to be appointed by the Prime Minister to support her in what is a hugely important role in the Northern Powerhouse.

“I think across Lancashire we have some amazing people and amazing businesses and I see my job over the coming period to contribute to job growth.

“Regardless of people’s views on the sort of Brexit deal we should have, its important to be aware it is a very complicated subject.

“You cannot shoehorn it into a hard or soft Brexit."

Julie Cooper, Burnley’s MP, said: “I have thought from the outset that Theresa May should pursue a Brexit deal that protects British jobs and supports British businesses.

“This will require skilful negotiation to untangle 40 years of joint working in a way that leaves our economy intact.

“In recent times the Tories have had a poor record of investing in the North I will be looking to Mr Berry to back the Government’s warm words with firm action.”

Andrew Stephenson, Pendle’s MP, said: “I think Theresa May will listen to the views of people across the country as well as people in Parliament.

“The one thing the election did put to bed was we want to leave the European Union.

“I look forward to working with Jake to build on the work done by the Northern Powerhouse minister, particularly the work in East Lancashire."

Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has openly spoken of his pro-leave views on Brexit and supported last year’s referendum campaign, while Blackburn’s MP, Kate Hollern, previously said the government and all parties have to listen to the people who voted.

“I am also delighted that Lancashire has got the historic victory over Yorkshire, the former minister, Andrew Percy, was from Hull.

“I look forward to working with Jake to build on the work done by the Northern Powerhouse minister, particularly the work in East Lancashire.