Quantcast
Channel: News
Viewing all 1850 articles
Browse latest View live
↧

Rehman promotes campagin to restore Medway Queen

October 24, 2014, 9:10 am
$
0
0

Rehman has been promoting the campaign to restore the Medway Queen.

Rehman has been promoting the campaign to restore the Medway Queen.

In Parliament (21 October), Rehman met with Admiral Lord West, who has recently been appointed the patron of the Paddle Steamer.

They discussed funding options and a visit from Lord West to raise the profile of the Medway Queen.

Rehman has also recently written to the Culture Secretary, Sajid Javid MP, to see what support can be provided, to restore the Heroine of Dunkirk.

read more

↧
Search

Government confirms wrecks being considered for protection

October 30, 2014, 6:20 am
$
0
0

The Government has confirmed that the sites of three ships sunk during the First World War, where 1,459 Chatham based sailors drowned, are under consideration for protection.

The Government has confirmed that the sites of three ships sunk during the First World War, where 1,459 Chatham based sailors drowned, are under consideration for protection.

Local MP Rehman Chishti asked, on the floor of the House of Commons, for HMS Cressy, HMS Hogue and HMS Aboukir to be designated under the Protection of Military Remains Act.

These three ships were sunk on 22 September 1914 off the Dutch coast by enemy submarine action.

read more

↧
↧

Rehman launches petition to protect the wrecks

November 3, 2014, 7:01 am
$
0
0

Rehman is seeking your support to protect the sites of three ships lost during the First World War.

Rehman is seeking your support to protect the sites of three ships lost during the First World War.

He has set up a petition, to ask the Government to designate HMS Cressy, HMS Hogue and HMS Aboukir under the Protection of Military Remains Act. These were lost off the Dutch coast and saw the loss of 1,459 Chatham based sailors.

read more

↧

Rehman and Bishop Michael present letter from 54 MPs calling for justice in the Asia Bibi case

November 4, 2014, 8:21 am
$
0
0

A letter signed by more than fifty British Members of Parliament was presented to the Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, calling for justice in the Asia Bibi case.

Today (4 November 2014) a letter signed by more than fifty British Members of Parliament was presented to the Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, calling for justice in the Asia Bibi case.

The former Bishop of Rochester, Bishop Michael Nazir Ali, and Rehman Chishti, MP for Gillingham and Rainham, handed over the letter signed by 54 MPs, to Mr Bhutto Zardari in London.

read more

↧

Rehman attends Black History Month celebrations

November 5, 2014, 6:43 am
$
0
0

Rehman had the honour of attending an event at the Medway Ghanaian Association as part of this year’s Black History Month celebrations on Saturday 25th October 2014.

Rehman had the honour of attending an event at the Medway Ghanaian Association as part of this year's Black History Month celebrations on 25th October 2014.

Rehman Chishti MP said: "It was a fantastic evening, thank you to all those that organised it. The Association plays a great role in the community, and I look forward to working with it in years to come.

"I was delighted to previously receive a delegation from the Association on a tour of Parliament and Q&A session, as well as attending their fantastic community sports day."

↧
↧

Rehman attends Harvest Tea at the Lions Club

November 6, 2014, 7:21 am
$
0
0

Rehman had the pleasure of attending the Harvest Tea hosted by the Lions Club of Gillingham at the St Margaret's Millennium Centre.

Rehman had the pleasure of attending the Harvest Tea hosted by the Lions Club of Gillingham at the St Margaret's Millennium Centre.

The Club aims to serve the local community and the event provided refreshment and entertainment for the deserving in Rainham.

Rehman Chishti MP said: "It was a fantastic afternoon tea, thank you to all those who organised the event".

↧

Rehman hosts talk on management

November 6, 2014, 7:58 am
$
0
0

On Wednesday (5 November 2014), Rehman hosted an event in Parliament by Professor Vlatka Hlupic on transforming business performance.

On Wednesday (5 November 2014), Rehman hosted an event in Parliament by Professor Vlatka Hlupic on transforming business performance.

↧

Rehman meets Principal of Medway’s University Technical College

November 12, 2014, 7:15 am
$
0
0

Rehman meets new UTC Principal Dr Karen Buck.

With Medway’s University Technical College (UTC) due to open next year, Rehman met with the recently appointed Principal, Dr Karen Buck, to learn more about its progress.

The UTC is designed for 14-19 year olds and will focus on providing pupils with engineering and construction skills.

Situated on the Chatham Waters site, the school has received funding for a new building and it is partnered with BAE Systems, MidKent College, University of Greenwich and Medway Council, along with other local firms.

↧
Search

Minister visits Gillingham

November 14, 2014, 7:41 am
$
0
0

On Thursday (13 November 2014) Rehman welcomed the Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson MP, to Gillingham to visit Charing House as part of the social action programme.

On Thursday (13 November 2014) Rehman welcomed the Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson MP, to Gillingham to visit Charing House as part of the social action programme.

↧
↧

Rehman appears on BBC Free Speech programme

November 19, 2014, 1:27 am
$
0
0

Rehman took part in the live debate and discussion programme, Free Speech on BBC 3.

On Tuesday (18 November 2014) Rehman took part in the live debate and discussion programme, Free Speech on BBC 3.

The programme can be found here on the BBC website.

↧

Rehman presents Asian Trader Award

November 24, 2014, 6:10 am
$
0
0

On Wednesday (19th November 2014) Rehman presented the award for Innovation at the Asian Trader Awards 2014.

On Wednesday (19th November 2014) Rehman presented the award for Innovation at the Asian Trader Awards 2014.

↧

Rehman gives interviews on Medway Hospital following meeting with the Health secretary

November 26, 2014, 7:32 am
$
0
0

Rehman gave interviews to BBC South East, Meridian ITV and BBC Radio Kent on Medway Hospital following his meeting with the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt MP.

Rehman gave interviews to BBC South East, Meridian ITV and BBC Radio Kent on Medway Hospital following his meeting with the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt MP.

Following his meeting with the Health Secretary yesterday (25 November 2014) in Parliament, to look at improving health care services at Medway, Jeremy Hunt assured Rehman that the Government would do everything to turn the hospital around and improve the services.

read more

↧

Hempstead Christmas lights switched on

December 1, 2014, 3:21 am
$
0
0

Rehman switched on the Hempstead Christmas tree lights on Saturday (29 November 2014).

On Saturday (29 November 2014), Rehman switched on the Hempstead Christmas tree lights, which was provided thanks to All Saints Church, the Hempstead Village Fayre Committee and local residents.

↧
↧

Rehman appears on BBC Sunday Politics South East

December 1, 2014, 5:50 am
↧

Rehman speaks on justice for Asia Bibi

December 2, 2014, 1:08 am
$
0
0

On Saturday (29 November 2014) Rehman spoke at Westminster Abbey regarding justice for Asia Bibi and Pakistan’s blasphemy laws.

On Saturday (29 November 2014) Rehman spoke at Westminster Abbey regarding justice for Asia Bibi and Pakistan’s blasphemy laws.

↧
Search

Rehman supports heart charity in 10th half marathon run

December 2, 2014, 3:14 am
$
0
0

Rehman has teamed up with the Gills’ charity partner for his next half marathon challenge.

Rehman has teamed up with the Gills’ charity partner for his next half marathon challenge.

Rehman has pledged to raise funds for Take Heart Mercy Mission in his 10th charity run in February.

Take Heart Mercy Mission works to save the lives of young people with serious heart conditions in Sri Lanka.

read more

↧

Rehman's response on the Autumn Statement

December 4, 2014, 7:08 am
$
0
0

Rehman responds to the Chancellor's Autumn Statement which announced new measures on the economy.

On Wednesday (3rd December 2014) Rehman welcomed the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement which announced new measures including assistance for small businesses, motorists, families buying a house and additional investment in the NHS.

In Parliament, Rehman spoke about the impact that the Government’s reforms have had in Gillingham and Rainham, with youth unemployment going down and overall unemployment reducing, along with strong business and jobs growth.

read more

↧
↧

Rehman calls for automatic refunds for delayed Southeastern commuters

December 4, 2014, 5:54 am
$
0
0

Rehman today (4 December 2014) called for a new automatic refund scheme for commuters from Gillingham and Rainham.

Rehman today (4 December 2014) called for a new automatic refund scheme for commuters from Gillingham and Rainham.

Rehman wants Southeastern Trains to automatically refund their customers whenever they are delayed by a few minutes instead of the existing 30 minutes.

Under plans unveiled by the c2c franchise, delayed commuters in Essex are to automatically receive a refund if their journey is delayed by two minutes.

In Parliament, Rehman asked the Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin MP, to encourage other franchises, including Southeastern, to follow their example.

read more

↧

Rehman raises success of local apprentice in Parliament

December 8, 2014, 3:20 am
$
0
0

On Thursday (4 December 2014) the Leader of the House, Mr William Hague, congratulated local constituent Tommy Willan, who was recently named Regional Trainee of the Year by JTL Training.

On Thursday (4 December 2014) the Leader of the House of Commons, Mr William Hague, congratulated local constituent Tommy Willan, who was recently named Regional Trainee of the Year by JTL Training.

He was responding to a question from Rehman, who asked Mr Hague about the success of Government funded apprenticeship schemes for young people across the country.

Rehman asked the Leader of the House:

read more

↧

Rehman attends Medway Triathlon training

December 8, 2014, 9:24 am
$
0
0

On Friday (5 December 2014) Rehman attended Medway Triathlon's winter track session at Medway Park.

On Friday (5 December 2014) Rehman attended Medway Triathlon's winter track session at Medway Park.

With the help of the brilliant Head Coach, Dean, Rehman completed 400 metres in 1 minute 14 seconds.

Rehman Chishti MP said:

"It was an absolutely fantastic training session, I highly recommend it to all."

↧
Viewing all 1850 articles
Browse latest View live
Search