On Friday (5 December 2014) Rehman attended St Margaret's School Christmas fayre.
On Friday (5 December 2014) Rehman attended St Margaret's School Christmas fayre.
Rehman Chisthi MP said:
"It was a fantastic event thoroughly enjoyed by all."
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Rehman attends St Margaret's School Christmas fayre
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Rehman attends Riverside School fair
On Friday (5 December 2014) Rehman attended Riverside School Christmas fair.
On Friday (5 December 2014) Rehman attended Riverside School Christmas fair.
Rehman joined those raising money for Ruby Laura Young, a 2 year old girl diagnosed with high risk neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer.
Rehman Chishti said:
"The fair was a fantastic event and this is a very important cause, please support if you can to help Ruby smash cancer."
Support Ruby's fight on her Just Giving page.
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Rehman attends Holy Trinity crafts fair
On Saturday (December 6 2014) Rehman attended a crafts fair at the Holy Trinity Church Twydall with Councillor Mike O’Brien.
On Saturday (December 6 2014) Rehman attended a crafts fair at the Holy Trinity Church Twydall with Councillor Mike O’Brien.
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Rehman attends Christmas fair at St Mary's School
On Saturday (6 December 2014) Rehman attended the Christmas fair at St Mary's School in Gillingham.
On Saturday (6 December 2014) Rehman attended the Christmas fair at St Mary's School in Gillingham.
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Rehman attends Service of Remembrance at St Margaret's
On Saturday (6 December 2014) Rehman attended the Service of Remembrance at St Margaret’s Church in Rainham.
On Saturday (6 December 2014) Rehman attended the Service of Remembrance at St Margaret’s Church in Rainham.
Rehman Chishti said:
"It was both a wonderful and emotional service, full of community spirit"
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Rehman attends service at Holy Trinity Twydall
On Sunday (7 December 2014) Rehman attended a service at Holy Trinity Church Twydall led by Reverend Ann Richardson.
On Sunday (7 December 2014) Rehman attended a service at Holy Trinity Church Twydall led by the Reverend Ann Richardson.
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Rehman attends service at St Mark's
On Sunday (7 December 2014) Rehman attended a service at St Mark’s Church in Gillingham.
On Sunday (7 December 2014) Rehman attended a service at St Mark’s Church in Gillingham.
On this occasion, Rehman also spoke about the persecution of Christians and justice for Asia Bibi.
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Rehman champions funding for local churches
On Thursday (11 December 2014) Rehman championed Holy Trinity Church Twydall's appeal for roof repairs funding in Parliament.
On Thursday (11 December 2014) Rehman championed Holy Trinity Church Twydall's appeal for roof repairs funding in Parliament.
Rehman wants the Government to consider Holy Trinity for the new Listed Places of Worship Roof Repair Fund.
Mr Chishti is eager to encourage other churches within Gillingham and Rainham to apply for the scheme, which will issue grants to listed places of worship in urgent need of roof repairs.
The Second Church Estates Commissioner Sir Tony Baldry MP welcomed Holy Trinity’s bid and also encouraged all parishes in need of repairs to apply.
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Rehman hosts local business event
Around sixty local business leaders attended a talk and discussion on Thursday (11 December 2014).
Around sixty local business leaders attended a talk and discussion on Thursday (11 December 2014).
The event was hosted by Rehman at Rainham Mark Grammar School, and business leaders had the opportunity to speak with Professor Vlatka Hlupic on transforming business performance.
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Rehman pushes for tougher sanctions for repeat traffic offences
Rehman asked the Government to respond to his Private Members Bills calling for tougher sanctions for repeat traffic offences.
Today (16 December 2014) Rehman asked the Government to respond to his Private Members Bills calling for tougher sanctions for repeat traffic offences.
During Justice Questions in Parliament, Rehman asked the Justice Minister, Mike Penning MP, if his Bills are being considered under the Government’s review of driving offences and penalties and when the findings of the review will be announced.
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Latest figures show unemployment continues to fall
Rehman welcomes the latest figures which show that unemployment continues to fall.
Rehman welcomes the latest figures which show that unemployment continues to fall.
Figures for November show that unemployment has fallen to 2.6% in Gillingham and Rainham.
Rehman said: "This shows that the Government’s long term economic plan is working with falling unemployment and rising job creation."
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Rehman on Sky News Debate
Rehman appeared on the Sky News Debate programme to speak about tackling the global terrorism threat.
Rehman appeared on the Sky News Debate programme to speak about tackling the global terrorism threat.
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Health Minister’s reassurance on Medway Hospital
The Health Minister gave his reassurance that Medway Hospital will receive what it needs over the coming winter months.
The Health Minister gave his reassurance that Medway Hospital will receive what it needs over the coming winter months.
Yesterday in Parliament (18 December 2014) Rehman quizzed Jeremy Hunt MP on the Government’s support for the Hospital.
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Rehman's Christmas message
A Christmas message from Rehman
At this time of year it is great to be part of the joy and celebrations across the constituency – whether it’s switching on the Christmas tree lights in Hempstead, or visiting the many school and church fayres - it is fantastic to see the area lit up and people coming together.
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Rehman attends Catch Kent open morning
On Sunday (4 January 2015) Rehman attended the Catch Kent cricket open morning at Gillingham 44Two Club.
On Sunday (4 January 2015) Rehman attended the Catch Kent cricket open morning at Gillingham 44Two Club.
Rehman Chishti said:
"This was a fun and brilliant cricket coaching session and Catch Kent helps to keep children healthy and happy, which is fantastic."
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Rehman attends Gillingham FC presentation
On 20 December 2014, Rehman attended a presentation at Gillingham FC after the club was awarded Government DWP funding for their football in the community project.
On 20 December 2014, Rehman attended a presentation at Gillingham FC after the club was awarded Government DWP funding for their football in the community project.
The project helps young people gain skills and positive experiences that will help them in their future careers.
Rehman Chishti said:
"Gills are a fantastic family club at the heart of the local community. I am thrilled with this support from Government funding."
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Rehman attends Rev Bonnie Appleton's final service
On Sunday (11 January 2015) Rehman attended Reverend Bonnie Appleton's final service at St Matthew's Church in Wigmore.
On Sunday (11 January 2015) Rehman attended Reverend Bonnie Appleton's final service at St Matthew's Church in Wigmore.
Also in attendance was Reverend Peter Guinness, the former Vicar of St Mark's Church in Gillingham.
Rehman Chishti MP said:
"Bonnie has been a brilliant Vicar who gave so much to the local community. Her final service was wonderful. Both Bonnie and Peter have dedicated themselves to the local people, for which I wish to thank them wholeheartedly."
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Minister sees weekly recycling collection in action
Rehman joined the Communities Minister Kris Hopkins MP to see Medway’s weekly recycling collection in action.
Rehman joined the Communities Minister Kris Hopkins MP on his visit to Rainham today (13 January 2015) to see Medway’s weekly recycling collection in action.
Thanks to £14 million from the Government, Medway has been able to expand its weekly waste collection to include recycling as well – making it even easier for residents and also reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.
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Rehman inspects the Medway Queen
Rehman joined Admiral Lord West for an inspection of the Medway Queen on Friday (16 January 2015).
Rehman joined Admiral Lord West for an inspection of the Medway Queen on Friday (16 January 2015).
The former head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Lord West, was recently appointed as the patron for the famous paddle steamer. This was his first visit to see the ship, workshop and visitor centre at Gillingham Pier.
The Medway Queen is the only estuary paddle steamer left in Britain and was the Heroine of Dunkirk, rescuing 7000 men from the beaches of northern France during the Second World War.
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Rehman holds meeting with Health Secretary on Medway Hospital
Rehman has called for greater collaboration between Medway Hospital and other Health Trusts at a meeting with the Health Secretary.
Rehman has called for greater collaboration between Medway Hospital and other Health Trusts at a meeting with the Health Secretary.
Mr Chishti held talks last week with Jeremy Hunt MP, looking at the progress being made to bring Medway Hospital out of Special Measures.
He thanked him for the Government’s recently announced investment of £13.4m to improve Medway’s A&E, which is one of the largest amount given to a hospital, and asked the Secretary of State to pay another visit to the Trust.
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