Rehman has been named as the 'Parliamentarian of the Year: National Campaigner' at road safety charity Brake's annual reception.
Rehman has been given a prestigious national award for his work vigorously campaigning for tougher penalties for repeat drink drivers and other offenders who endanger lives on our roads.
He received the ‘Parliamentarian of the Year: National Campaigner’ award at road safety charity Brake’s annual reception at the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday (14 January 2014).
Rehman visits The Kings Ferry coach company in Gillingham.
On Friday (17 January 2014) Rehman visited the successful coach company The Kings Ferry, based in Gillingham and met with the Commercial Director Danny Elford.
Launched nearly 30 years ago, the company runs 36 daily coaches to central London. Last year they carried more than 560,000 passengers.
Rehman gave his support at the launch of the Big Energy Saving Week, which is helping households cut their energy bills.
Rehman gave his support at the launch of the Big Energy Saving Week, which is helping households cut their energy bills.
The campaign is being run by Citizens Advice across the country. More information and advice can be found at www.bigenergysavingweek.org.uk.
Rehman has wished students at Rainham School for Girls good luck in the forthcoming Futsal World Cup and raised their success in the House of Commons.
Rehman has wished students at Rainham School for Girls good luck in the forthcoming Futsal World Cup and raised their success in the House of Commons.
On Thursday (6 February 2014) he told the Leader of the House in Parliament how delighted the school is having been asked to represent England in the competition.
On Saturday (8 February 2014) Rehman took part in the Sky News Paper Review.
On Saturday (8 February 2014) Rehman took part in the Sky News Paper Review.
Rehman joined Damien Rabeau, the new Plant Manager at Delphi Diesel Systems for a tour of their Gillingham site.
On Friday (7 February 2014) Rehman joined Damien Rabeau, the new Plant Manager at Delphi Diesel Systems for a tour of their Gillingham site.
Delphi is a leading supplier of electronics and technology and employs around 1000 people at their UK Headquarters in Gillingham.
Last month it was announced that Delphi had received a £4.1 million investment with new posts being created locally and at its other bases across the country.
Rehman toured their manufacturing facility and technical centre to learn more about how their business operates.
Rehman hosted an exhibition on grassroots football in Parliament.
This week (10-13 February 2014) Rehman hosted an exhibition on grassroots football in the Upper Waiting Hall in Parliament.
The exhibition demonstrated the work that the Football Association undertakes to support football in the community, including their Respect campaign, investment in facilities and the Youth Development Review.
In an article for Conservative Home, Rehman writes about the effect the vote on Syria has had on the UK's foreign policy.
This article originally appeared on Conservative Home.
After almost three years of conflict, the stalemate of the Syrian civil war remains unabated. The UN believes that more than 60,000 have been killed, with 11,000 tortured or executed by the Assad regime and over two million refugees displaced.
Rehman joined members of the Rotary Club of Strood at one of their regular meetings at Gillingham Golf Club.
Rehman joined members of the Rotary Club of Strood, at one of their regular meetings at Gillingham Golf Club, to speak about his role as the local Member of Parliament.
Rehman officially opened a new café at Gillingham station on Friday (21 February 2014).
Rehman officially opened a new café at Gillingham station on Friday (21 February 2014).
The BeeZoo espresso bar offers drinks, snacks and newspapers to commuters and it is the latest addition to the chain of twelve cafes operating at train stations in Kent.
Rehman joined BeeZoo Director Zouheir Ktifi and Southeastern Commercial Manager Caroline Wilson to celebrate the opening in Gillingham.
On Sunday (9 March 2014) Rehman took part in the Sky News Paper Review.
On Sunday (9 March 2014) Rehman took part in the Sky News Paper Review.
Pupils from Hempstead Junior School visited Parliament on Wednesday (12 March 2014).
Rehman welcomed local pupils to Parliament on Wednesday (12 March 2014).
The students from Hempstead Junior School, in Birch Grove, Gillingham, toured the Houses of Parliament to learn about how it works.
They then had the opportunity to quiz their local Member of Parliament on a range of topics including his role in Parliament.
Rehman said: "It’s always a highlight of my role as the local MP to welcome pupils to Parliament and take their questions on a range of topics. All the students seemed to enjoy their trip and learning about how Parliament works."
Rehman has welcomed the announcement that schools in Medway will receive fairer funding.
Rehman has welcomed the announcement that schools in Medway will receive fairer funding.
The Government has announced that schools in Medway will next year receive additional money to address historic unfairness in the way funding is allocated.
In a question from Rehman in Parliament, the Education Minister, David Laws MP, confirmed that the funding per pupil in Medway will increase to £4,402.
Pupils from St Mary’s Catholic primary school toured Parliament on Tuesday (25 March 2014). They then joined Rehman for a question and answer session.
Pupils from St Mary’s Catholic primary school toured Parliament on Tuesday (25 March 2014). They then joined Rehman for a question and answer session.
Successful business TAG hairdressing celebrated its 25th anniversary this week at its salon in Watling Street.
Successful business TAG hairdressing celebrated its 25th anniversary this week at its salon in Watling Street.
Rehman joined owners Toni and Glenn Wootton and the team to mark the occasion.
Established in 1989 by the husband and wife team, the salon’s name TAG comes from the owners names.
They have grown it into a thriving business and now have seven hairdressers working there.
The salon has strong links with the local college and offers one apprenticeship a year and placements for Year 10 students.
On Sunday (6 April 2014) Rehman took part in the Sky News Paper Review.
On Sunday (6 April 2014) Rehman took part in the Sky News Paper Review.
On Wednesday (9 April 2014) Rehman asked the Prime Minister during PMQs to tackle the persecution of Christians abroad.
On Wednesday (9 April 2014) Rehman asked the Prime Minister during PMQs to tackle the persecution of Christians abroad.
Rehman asked:
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan is due to visit the United Kingdom later this month. Will the Prime Minister discuss with him specifically the reform of the blasphemy laws in Pakistan, which are often used to persecute and prosecute minority communities, including the Christian community? Will he urge Prime Minister Sharif to ensure that all those who are prosecuted under those laws get justice, including a British national?
On Friday (18 April 2014) Rehman took part in the Sky News Paper Review.
On Friday (18 April 2014) Rehman took part in the Sky News Paper Review.
Rehman has pledged to raise funds for Medway Home-Start in his next half marathon this summer.
Rehman has pledged to raise funds for a local charity in his next half marathon.
On Thursday (24 April 2014) he visited Home-Start Medway to learn more about the work they do to help families in the community.
Home-Start, based in Green Street, Gillingham, recruits and trains volunteers to support parents who have young children.
They have around 65 volunteers providing support for 120 families.
Rehman has pledged to raise funds for them when he takes part in his next half marathon expected to be in Canterbury in August.
In an article for Conservative Home, Rehman urges reform of Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
This article orginally appeared on Conservative Home.
This week Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, is visiting London. One of the issues that I have urged the Prime Minister, David Cameron, to raise is the reform of Pakistan’s outdated blasphemy laws. These have been used to persecute and prosecute the Christian community and they tarnish Pakistan’s name and reputation.
