REDDITCH MP Jacqui Smith has spoken out to assure residents a decision to take Britain into war with Iraq will not be made lightly.

Ms Smith admitted she was concerned about war but wanted people to consider what other steps could be taken to stop the suffering in Iraq.

Thousands of people across the country are opposed to any conflict and on Saturday, more than150 people of all faiths turned up for an anti-war vigil outside St Stephen's Church.