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Rehman wins campaign to toughen sentences for disqualified driving

May 6, 2014, 2:07 am
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Rehman has won his campaign to toughen sentences for disqualified driving, after the Government announces changes to the law.

Rehman welcomes today’s announcement (6 May 2014) that the Government will be toughening driving sentences in line with his Private Members’ Bills.

He has presented a Bill in Parliament to increase the sentence for motorists who cause death whilst disqualified from driving. Rehman also raised this issue on many occasions in Parliament. Currently the maximum sentence is two years.

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Significant victory in St Barnabas Church campaign

May 9, 2014, 6:19 am
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The Church Commissioners have decided to refer the proposed closure of St Barnabas' Church to the Bishop to reconsideration.

Joint statement by Rehman and Steven Marsden, Chairman of St Barnabas’ Church PCC following the meeting of the Church Commissioners on Thursday (8 May 2014) to consider the future of St Barnabas’ Church in Gillingham:

"Following strong representation made by the PCC, members of the congregation, the community and the local MP, the Church Commissioners have decided to refer the proposed closure of St Barnabas back to the Bishop of Rochester for reconsideration.

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Napier pupils welcomed to Parliament

May 13, 2014, 4:47 am
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Rehman welcomed pupils from Napier Primary to Parliament.

Rehman met with pupils from Napier Primary on Monday (28 April 2014) following their tour of Parliament. They asked him questions about his role as the local Member of Parliament.

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Rehman attends launch of Farm to Fork

May 16, 2014, 3:57 am
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Rehman attended the launch of the new Farm to Fork initiative, to help children form a better understanding of food.

Primary school pupils in Gillingham have the opportunity to learn more about food and where it comes from.

Tescos has launched their new initiative Farm to Fork, to help children form a better understanding of food.

Rehman attended the launch of the new initiative on Thursday (15 May 2014) at the Tesco store in Courteney Road, Gillingham. He is pictured with the Store Manager Haley Wilson and Cllr Mike O’Brien.

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Encouraging constituents to visit local war graves

May 19, 2014, 8:22 am
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Rehman is urging school children and constituents to visit their local Commonwealth war graves to gain a greater understanding of the impact of the First World War.

Rehman is urging school children and constituents to visit their local Commonwealth war graves to gain a greater understanding of the impact of the First World War.

He visited the war graves at Gillingham Woodland Cemetery on Friday (16 May 2014) to learn more about the sacrifices made by local people during the Great War. He was shown around by Tony Sargeson, Regional Supervisor for the war graves in the South East.

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Fine Art Society visit Parliament

May 21, 2014, 3:04 am
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Members of the Medway Decorative and Fine Art Society visited Parliament on Monday.

Fifty members of the Medway Decorative and Fine Art Society visited Parliament on Monday (19 May 2014) for a tour.

Afterwards, Rehman met them for a question and answer session about politics and the Medway towns.

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Sky News Paper Review - 31 May 2014

June 2, 2014, 4:34 am
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On Saturday (31 May 2014), Rehman appeared on the Sky News Paper Review.

On Saturday (31 May 2014), Rehman appeared on the Sky News Paper Review.

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Raising money for Diabetes

June 16, 2014, 8:38 am
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Rehman joined the Big Collection on Sunday (15 June) at the Tesco’s store in Gillingham to help to raise funds for Diabetes UK.

Rehman joined the Big Collection on Sunday (15 June) at the Tesco’s store in Gillingham to help to raise funds for Diabetes UK.

Diabetes is a serious health condition affecting 3.7m people in the UK and around 14,000 in Medway. Unfortunately many people do not even know they have the condition.

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We shouldn’t work with Iran in Iraq until or unless it gives up terror

June 18, 2014, 4:35 am
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Rehman raises economic growth in Gillingham and Rainham at PMQs

June 18, 2014, 5:18 am
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During Prime Minister’s Question Time, Rehman asked the PM about youth unemployment and business creation in Gillingham and Rainham.

During Prime Minister’s Question Time on Wednesday (18 June 2014), Rehman asked the PM about youth unemployment and business creation in Gillingham and Rainham, which shows that the Government’s long term economic plan is working.

Rehman also asked the PM about the University Technical College planned for Medway which will ensure that future generations are equipped with the right skills to succeed.

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Medway marks Armed Forces’ Day

June 30, 2014, 7:30 am
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Rehman joined the crowds at this year’s Armed Forces’ Day at the Great Lines in Gillingham.

On Saturday (28 June 2014) Rehman joined the crowds at this year’s Armed Forces’ Day at the Great Lines in Gillingham.

Armed Forces’ Day is an opportunity to commemorate those who serve to protect the country and in Gillingham included military parade and displays.

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Wigmore Arts Weekend

July 1, 2014, 3:20 am
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Rehman officially opened the Wigmore Arts Weekend at St Matthew’s Church and Community Centre in Wigmore.

On Saturday (28 June 2014) Rehman officially opened the Wigmore Arts Weekend at St Matthew’s Church and Community Centre in Wigmore.

Following the success of the 2012 event, the Arts Weekend included a craft fair, recitals and workshops.

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Rehman praises local paper’s legal highs campaign

July 4, 2014, 5:15 am
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Rehman has praised the Kent Messenger’s campaign on legal highs in a debate in Parliament.

Rehman has praised the Kent Messenger’s campaign on legal highs in a debate in Parliament.

The KM has been running their ‘High Time’ campaign to raise awareness of the lethal dangers of legal highs and called for clearer warnings on packaging.

During a debate on the Government’s policy on legal highs in Parliament on 1 July 2014, Rehman spoke about the role of education and the media in making people aware of the dangers of such substances.

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Rehman assists Tesco food collection

July 4, 2014, 6:48 am
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Rehman helped with the food collection at Tesco’s Gillingham store on Friday.

Rehman helped with the food collection at Tesco’s Gillingham store on Friday (4 July 2014) as part of the National Foodbank Collection.

All donations over the weekend will go to Medway Foodbank and help local families in need.

Tesco is aiming to collect five million meals in the one weekend nationally, and will top up the value of the collection by 30%.

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Sky News Paper Review - July 2014

July 7, 2014, 1:46 am
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On Saturday (5 July 2014) Rehman appeared on Sky News Paper Review.

On Saturday (5 July 2014) Rehman appeared on Sky News Paper Review along with Nesrine Malik.

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Support Rehman’s run for charity

July 7, 2014, 5:33 am
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Pledge your suppport for Rehman's charity half marathon.

In August, Rehman will be taking part in the Canterbury half marathon to raise funding for Home-Start Medway.

The local charity plays an important role in many families’ lives, offering them the support they need during difficult times.

You can support Rehman’s run by visiting his JustGiving page.

This will be Rehman’s ninth run in support of a local charity. Previously he has raised money for St Margaret's church roof fund, Gillingham Hands and Age Concern Medway.

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Sky News Paper Review

July 21, 2014, 1:43 am
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On Sunday (20 July 2014), Rehman appeared on the Sky News Paper Review.

On Sunday (20 July 2014), Rehman appeared on the Sky News Paper Review.

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Rehman hosts meeting on new estuary airport report

July 22, 2014, 3:48 am
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Rehman hosted a roundtable discussion on a new study which shows the environmental impact of a Thames estuary airport.

Today (22 July 2014) Rehman hosted a roundtable discussion on a new study which shows the environmental impact of a Thames estuary airport.

The new research from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) says that a huge area would be needed to home the birds whose habitat was destroyed by the airport proposals.

Rehman commented:
"This report clearly shows the high risks, uncertainty and costs of putting an airport into an area which is one of the most important for waterbirds in the UK.

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Rehman appointed PPS to Education Minister

July 22, 2014, 7:07 am
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Rehman has been appointed PPS to the Minister of State for Education.

Rehman has been asked by the Prime Minister to serve as the Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Minister of State for Education, Nick Gibb MP.

On his appointment, Rehman said:
"I am delighted to be asked by the Prime Minister to become the PPS for the new Minister of State for Education and look forward to the challenges of this role.

I relish the opportunity to support the Minister in Government to continue to improve education and the life chances of young people."

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Cricket Club beer festival success

July 28, 2014, 5:37 am
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Rehman attended the Rainham Cricket Club beer festival.

On Sunday (27 July 2014) Rehman attended the Rainham Cricket Club beer festival.

This excellent family community event was held to raise money for the cricket pavilion.

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