The Lords needs reform, not replacing
In an article for ConservativeHome, Rehman outlines the need for Lords reform.The results of Tom Strathclyde’s inquiry into the powers of the House of Lords was published yesterday. It proposed that...
View ArticleChristmas message from Rehman Chishti MP
At this special and wonderful time of the year I send my best wishes to everyone celebrating Christmas. It is a time for people to come together, as a family, and as a community, to show how much we...
View ArticleRehman second in ConservativeHome Parliamentarian of the Year Award
Britain’s leading Conservative grassroots website has named Rehman as the runner up in their Parliamentarian of the Year Awards.Readers of the ConservativeHome blog voted the local MP in second place...
View ArticleRehman welcomes students to Parliament
Local students had the opportunity to quiz their MP on a visit to Parliament.Rehman welcomed the pupils from Robert Napier School on their visit on Tuesday (5 January 2016).After a tour of the Commons...
View ArticleCampaign success on mother and baby units
Rehman has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement today (11 January 2016) that the number of beds in specialist mother and baby units will increase, following his recent campaign.Last year, Rehman...
View ArticleRehman supports baby unit in 12th half marathon challenge for local causes
Rehman has chosen The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust to be the recipient of his next half marathon challenge.He will be competing in the Headcorn half marathon on Sunday 14 February 2016 and is...
View ArticleRehman supports MHS Homes sleep out
More than eighty people braved the cold to spend the night sleeping in a box, to raise money for charity on Saturday (23 January 2016).Rehman visited the group to give his support and to judge the best...
View ArticleRehman visits Medway Hospital wards
Rehman toured the new minor injuries unit on his visit to Medway Hospital on Friday (22 January 2016).The new £2 million facility includes a specially designed waiting room and new triage bays.The...
View ArticleVisit to the Gills’ school academy
Rehman visited the Gillingham Football Club’s school academy to meet with students and teachers on Wednesday (27 January 2016).Rehman visited the Gillingham Football Club’s school academy to meet with...
View ArticlePrime Minister urged to take tougher action to tackle illicit tobacco
The Prime Minister was urged today to take tougher action on those supplying illicit tobacco by doubling the maximum sentence for the crime.Rehman raised concerns at Prime Minister’s Questions after...
View ArticleRehman raises hospital improvements with Health Secretary
The Health Secretary told Parliament today (9 February 2016) that he is determined to deal with the problems at Medway hospital quickly and provide safer care.He was speaking in response to a question...
View ArticleRehman runs his 12th half marathon for charity
On Sunday 14th of February Rehman ran his 12th half marathon for a local charity.Rehman ran the Headcorn half marathon in 1 hr 31 min, this time in aid of the Oliver Fisher Baby Unit at Medway...
View ArticleVisit to Gillingham NSPCC Centre
Rehman was given a tour of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) Centre in Gillingham on Friday (12 February 2016).The NSPCC protects children and risk and helps those...
View ArticleRehman on Sunday Politics
Rehman appeared on BBC Sunday Politics South East (14 February 2016) discussing the EU referendum, illicit tobacco and mental health.Rehman appeared on BBC Sunday Politics South East (14 February 2016)...
View ArticleRehman tells Prime Minister he has an open mind to the EU referendum
Rehman told the Prime Minister yesterday (22 February 2016) that he has an open mind to the EU referendum and can see competing arguments on both sides.In the House of Commons, Rehman called for all...
View ArticleSky Newspaper review
Rehman appeared on the Sky News’ Murnaghan programme on Sunday (28 February 2016) for their newspaper review.Rehman appeared on the Sky News’ Murnaghan programme on Sunday (28 February 2016) for their...
View ArticleLocal college partnership
Rehman visited Rivermead School and MidKent College partnership on Friday (4 March 2016) to meet the students and staff.Rehman visited Rivermead School and MidKent College partnership on Friday (4...
View ArticleOpening of Woodlands Art Centre
On Friday (4 March 2016) Rehman joined the Mayor of Medway for the official opening of the Academy of Woodlands Art Centre.On Friday (4 March 2016) Rehman joined the Mayor of Medway for the official...
View ArticleWelcoming local students to Parliament
Pupils from Barnsole Primary had a tour of Parliament on Monday (7 March 2016) and held a question and answer session with their local MP.Pupils from Barnsole Primary had a tour of Parliament on Monday...
View ArticleNew law presented to make dangerous laser pens prohibited items
Dangerous high powered laser pens which put aircraft in danger could become prohibited items under a new Bill introduced in Parliament.Rehman has presented a new Bill to prohibit the possession of a...
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