Local MP welcomes the Gills’ community work

August 5, 2014, 2:47 am

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Rehman visited Gillingham Football Club to learn about the work they are doing for the community.

The Club’s Community Trust is expanding into new projects and now includes further education courses and opportunities for young people to work with the Club’s coaches.

On his visit on Friday (1 August 2014), Rehman met Alan Dennington, Business Development Consultant, and Darren Hare, Head of the Academy at the Club.

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Rehman visits Dementia Cafe

August 20, 2014, 7:02 am

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Rehman called in for a coffee at the Dementia Café in Parkwood.

Rehman called in for a coffee at the Dementia Café in Parkwood on Tuesday (19 August 2014).

The Alzheimer’s Society runs three Dementia Cafes in Medway, which provide an opportunity for people to meet regularly and discuss the challenges of living with dementia.

Rehman spoke to a number of residents and learned how the Café helps them to cope when their lives become affected by the symptoms of dementia.

The Café provides information and practical tips on dementia and meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month between 1-3pm.

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Rehman raises funds in half marathon challenge

August 26, 2014, 2:47 am

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Rehman completed his ninth half marathon for a local charity on Monday (25 August 2014) raising hundreds of pounds.

The local MP took part in the Canterbury half marathon to raise funds for Home-Start Medway, a charity which helps to support families during difficult times.

Thanks to a number of donations, including from the Gillingham Tesco store, Rehman managed to raise £500 to support the local charity.

Despite the challenging weather, Rehman completed the 13 mile run in his personal best time of 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Rehman welcomes Thames Estuary airport announcement

September 1, 2014, 11:10 pm

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Rehman welcomes announcement by the Airport Commission on the Thames Estuary airport.

Responding to the announcement by the Airport Commission, Rehman said:
"I welcome the announcement today that the Airport Commission has ruled out shortlisting the Thames Estuary airport proposal.

"The independent Commission has listened to what we have been saying for many years; that it would be totally impractical, costly and would destroy important environmental sites.

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Rehman welcomes Napier School’s conversion to an academy

September 4, 2014, 3:55 am

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Rehman attended the official opening of Napier Primary as an academy.

Today (4 September 2014) Rehman was delighted to attend the official opening of Napier Community Primary and Nursery school as an academy.

The School has now joined the Kemnel Academy Trust and is the latest school in Medway to become an academy.

Rehman said:
"I was delighted to attend the opening of Napier School as an academy, where I was once a student. I wish the school all the best for the future."

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Rehman supports start-up scheme

September 11, 2014, 3:26 am

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Rehman is calling on local budding entrepreneurs to consider applying for Start-Up Loans to get their businesses off the ground.

The Government backed scheme funds and mentors people looking to start their own business.

So far more than £285,000 of loans have been made to people in Medway, with fifteen entrepreneurs in Gillingham and Rainham having received more than £88,000, according to the latest figures.

Nationally, over 20,000 Start-Up Loans, worth more than £100million, have now been awarded.

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Rehman attends Will Adams Festival

September 15, 2014, 4:27 am

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Rehman joined in the celebrations at the annual Will Adams Festival.

Rehman joined in the celebrations at the annual Will Adams Festival on Saturday (13 September 2014).

The event at Gillingham Park celebrated the life and work of the first Englishman to travel to Japan.

Rehman said: "It was a great packed event, what better way to remember one of our town’s legends."

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Rehman welcomes England team to Gillingham

September 18, 2014, 1:02 am

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Rehman met the England team for the return of International Wheelchair Rugby League to Gillingham.

The team took part in the Four Nations tournament on Saturday (13 September 2014) at Medway Park.

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Health Secretary visits Medway Hospital

September 18, 2014, 4:25 am

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Rehman welcomed the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt MP, to Medway Hospital.

Rehman welcomed the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt MP, to Medway Hospital on Thursday (18 September 2014).

He met with front line staff and listened to their views about improving services at the hospital.

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Fantastic turn out for coffee morning

September 25, 2014, 1:54 am

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Rehman attended the Macmillan Coffee Morning at the Millennium Centre.

Rehman attended the Macmillan Coffee Morning at the Millennium Centre in Rainham on Wednesday (25 September 2014).

The annual event helps to raise money for people living with cancer.

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Freshers’ Fair

September 30, 2014, 2:20 am

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Rehman met students at the Universities of Medway Freshers’ Fair on Wednesday (24 September 2014).

Rehman commented: "It was fantastic to see so many students starting their studies here from all over the country and abroad. It was a real pleasure to meet them."

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Rehman questions Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition on action against ISIS

September 29, 2014, 2:19 am

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Rehman questioned the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition during ISIS debate.

During the debate on Friday (26 September 2014), to discuss action against the ISIS threat, Rehman questioned the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.

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Rehman interviewed on Sky News on ISIS threat

September 29, 2014, 2:24 am

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Rehman was interviewed on Sky News on Friday (26 September 2014), to discuss the threat from ISIS after the debate in Parliament.

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Rehman visits Medway Hospital

October 7, 2014, 2:15 am

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Rehman paid tribute to staff during Hospital visit.

Rehman paid tribute to all the fantastic staff at Medway Maritime Hospital during his afternoon visit on Friday (3 October 2014).

Rehman met front line staff across the Hospital’s departments. He spoke to those working in A&E, Maternity Services and in the Patient Operative Care Unit and listened to their views on how the Hospital can be improved.

He also visited the Oliver Fisher Care Unit, which has previously been highlighted as an area of outstanding practice.

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Rugby club lights up

October 8, 2014, 4:39 am

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Rehman had the honour of switching on the Rugby club’s new floodlights on Friday.

Rehman had the honour of switching on the Rugby club’s new floodlights on Friday (3 October 2014).

Thanks to funding from Sport England and the Rugby Football Foundation, Gillingham Anchorians were able to raise £55,000 to replace their lights, which were very costly to maintain.

Rehman has previously raised the club’s successes in Parliament.

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Eyes Front

October 9, 2014, 1:36 am

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On Saturday (4 October 2014), Rehman attended the Eyes Front! event.

On Saturday (4 October 2014), Rehman attended the Eyes Front! event at Gillingham Golf Club, in support of Help For Heroes.

The event included a film show and the effect of music in wartime, along with a performance by Isla St Clair.

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Prime Minister welcomes investment and employment in Medway

October 15, 2014, 6:53 am

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Rehman asks a question during PMQs on investment and employment in Medway.

The Prime Minister told the House of Commons today (15 October 2014) that there had been a “huge advance” in reducing unemployment in Gillingham and Rainham, with the latest figures showing that it is down 36%.

He was responding to a question from Rehman, who asked the Prime Minister about the funding that Medway had received under the Growth Deal.

Medway’s Growth Deal, worth nearly £30m, will improve transport links and bring investment to the local area.

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Rehman hosts talk on extremism and radicalisation

October 21, 2014, 3:54 am

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Rehman hosted a discussion in Parliament on tackling extremism and radicalisation.

On Monday (20 October 2014), Rehman hosted a discussion in Parliament on tackling extremism and radicalisation.

Professor Peter Neumann, from the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation, spoke about foreign fighters in Syria and Iraq and how the UK could respond.

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Farewell vote of thanks to former High Commissioner

October 23, 2014, 4:23 am

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MPs, diplomats and special guests attended an event hosted by Rehman on Tuesday (21 October 2014) in honour of the former High Commissioner for Pakistan.

His Excellency Mr Wajid Shamsul Hasan, has now stood aside after six years of service in the UK, having begun his latest assignment in 2008. Previously he served from 1994-96.

Members of Parliament gave a vote of thanks to His Excellency for all the work he has done to forge stronger ties between Pakistan and the UK.

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Rehman calls for the Government to press Pakistan to urgently review miscarriage of justice in Asia Bibi case

October 23, 2014, 7:35 am

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Rehman asked the Government to press the Pakistan authorities to urgently review the miscarriage of justice in the Asia Bibi case.

In Parliament (23 October), Rehman asked the Government to press the Pakistan authorities to urgently review the miscarriage of justice in the Asia Bibi case.

Rehman asked:
"The Leader of the House will know that I have previously raised the case of Asia Bibi, a Christian mother of five children, who had been sentenced to death by the courts in Pakistan under its unacceptable blasphemy laws.

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