WORCESTER'S MP has revealed he has serious concerns about bombing Syria - saying he "cannot support" airstrikes unless David Cameron convinces him of the benefits.

Robin Walker has upped the ante ahead of a huge week for the Government by warning them he is prepared to vote against airstrikes unless he is absolutely sure it will improve the situation.

The Conservative has told your Worcester News the issue is "too serious" to be rushed, admitting as of today the Government has work to do to convince MPs.

It comes after Chancellor George Osborne said defeat over airstrikes in Syria would hand "a publicity coup" to the Islamic State terrorists (ISIL).

Mr Cameron has promised this week to unveil "a comprehensive strategy" to win MPs' backing for bombing Syria as well as Iraq in the wake of the Paris attacks which left 130 people dead.

It means the prospect of a vote in the Commons, but in 2013 a motion on it was thrown out after MPs rejected strikes against the Syrian government in a shock defeat for the PM.

Mr Walker said: "If it will help the situation in Syria and the benefits can be laid out very clearly I will support it, but if there isn't evidence of that I don't think it is worth risking our troops.

"I will be watching the debate very intensely, but this situation is too serious to not base it on very careful consideration and analysis.

"At the end of the day if I don't think it will make the situation better I can't possibly support it.

"I will make my decision based on the argument put forward but the fundamental test will be, will our involvement lead to a better situation and the end of civil war.

"I feel I can only support military action if I can see it leading to a better situation."

He said in 2013 he was one of a number of MPs to "express very deep concern" about airstrikes in Syria before the vote was lost.

Mr Walker did side with the Government then, but said he only did so on the understanding it would go back to the Commons for a fresh vote once the details were ironed out.

"I'm not going to rule in or out either supporting the Government or voting against it - I'll make my decision based on the argument put forward," he added.

His stance appears to differ from other Worcestershire MPs, who say they are ready to back airstrikes.

Nigel Huddleston, who represents Mid-Worcestershire, said: "I will be voting for it - the Prime Minister needs to ensure he has the full backing of parliament but it'd be playing into the terrorists' hands if we allow our knees to buckle.

"Bombing Iraq over one border and then not allowing it in Syria doesn't make sense, I think the events in Paris have changed public opinion.

"When you've got the military and the MoD (Ministry of Defence) saying they think this'll be beneficial, I'm inclined to listen to what the have to say.

"I'll support it, we need to make sure we've got our partners on board with us but I think that'll happen."

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin pointed to the United Nations resolution calling upon countries to take "all necessary measures" to eradicate ISIL, adding: "I strongly believe the UK should play its part in the international coalition to defeat ISIL, both in Iraq and Syria."

Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier said he would need to see the details first, but was "inclined to support" airstrikes.