Rehman Chishti

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

I'd like to wish Jewish communities across the UK 🇬🇧 and around the world 🌍 a very happy and peaceful #RoshHashanah. Delighted in the past to have met with the Chief Rabbi @chiefrabbi along with my former parliamentary colleague & (MHCLG) Advisor Lee Scott. https://t.co/OMaGeZR8lO — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Thank you to @ZakariaNafees Former High Commissioner of 🇵🇰 to 🇬🇧 for helping build excellent 🇬🇧🇵🇰 bilateral relations. During my time as Chair All Party Parliamentary Group on Pakistan his engagement with 🇬🇧 @HouseofCommons & Parliamentarians was outstanding. Best wishes 4 future https://t.co/tErXASeIGO — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

On way back to constituency, preparing for week ahead. Applied to speak in Internal Market Bill debate on Monday, welcome Gov's pragmatic decision to accept Amendment respecting parliamentary sovereignty. Looking forward to 1st interview post-resignation with @KayBurley Monday AM https://t.co/RwiugWo1ah — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Excellent conference call with Josie from @missingpeople after raising case of constituent going missing in Commons. Delighted to work with them & to be involved in re-launching APPG on this key issue. Will also write to gov't to ask for update on implementation of 2011 Strategy. https://t.co/jOeaNhrRDN — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Thank you again Matt for a good run. Today’s 5K time 25.40 need to train harder to beat PB 19.30 from 2017. Very much looking forward to my postponed @LondonMarathon run for @acn_uk Aid to the Church in Need. @ACNJohnPontifex https://t.co/JgyWmYTyCI — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Having resigned earlier this week on point of principle regarding rule of law, I thank PM @BorisJohnson for listening to our concerns over parliamentary oversight before measures in Internal Market Bill are implemented. I will be supporting the Government on their amendment. — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Delighted to be re-confirmed as an Executive Member of the British-American Parliamentary Group. As Chair of Conservative Foreign & Commonwealth Council @CFCCouncil delighted to have hosted US Ambassador Woody Johnson @USAmbUK at previous seminar on 🇺🇸🇬🇧 relations with @NSoames https://t.co/QwNVGyv4Sr — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Good to re connect with Ambassador @fawaz_alkhalifa of Bahrain 🇧🇭 to 🇬🇧 and be updated on recent normalisation of relations between Bahrain 🇧🇭 and Israel 🇮🇱. Congratulated the Ambassador on this excellent news #AbrahamAccord Look forward to working with him as a parliamentarian. https://t.co/1cXnIQ2NDh — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

RT @pmounstephen: Our ability to advocate for FoRB globally depends so much on us taking a principled stand on fundamental international no… — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Today we mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, on which we commemorate all the brave men and women who fought the #Luftwaffe during these decisive days in 1940. Pic of Gillingham Bus Depot destroyed by German bombers during Blitz #BattleOfBritain80 https://t.co/0Qt8Z0iC8s — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @KnoxThames: It was a pleasure to work with Rehman Chishti, a tireless advocate for the persecuted and those downtrodden for their belie… — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Delighted to speak at the virtual inaugural Freedom of Religion or Belief Forum, along with a range of excellent speakers. Thank you @pmounstephen & everyone involved for setting up this important group. As a Parliamentarian, I remain dedicated to advancing FoRB around the 🌍 https://t.co/ZibQGxM8HI — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

RT @Jos_Douma: Sorry to see you resign, dear Reh, 'a matter of principle'. I will retweet your last Saturday's ‘anniversary’ tweet. An ov… — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

RT @andrewcopson: @JohnMcM1 We are all hoping for a speedy succession! @Rehman_Chishti is a man of great principle and integrity and he has… — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Further to resignation yesterday, I’ve added my name to @neill_bob amendment to Internal Market Bill, which would ensure full parliamentary scrutiny before Ministers apply proposed powers, in my view with full day of debate in Parliament so parliamentary sovereignty is respected https://t.co/c7CpzePYl2 — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

RT @LyallGrant: An honourable stand from an MP of great integrity. It was a pleasure serving on the FORB special envoy's advisory board ove… — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

I’ve written to the PM resigning as PM’s Special Envoy on FoRB. I can’t support Internal Market Bill in its current form, which unilaterally break UK’s legal commitments. As an MP for 10yrs & former Barrister, values of respecting rule of law & honouring one’s word are dear to me https://t.co/dZq2TzX3kG — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @pmounstephen: Congratulations, Rehman Chishti on an outstanding year’s work! Your energy and commitment to FoRB are very much appreciat… — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

One year on from appointment as the PM's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, I'm proud of all the work we’ve done so far promoting FoRB around the 🌍, including taking forward 17/22 recommendations of @pmounstephen Bishop of Truro's report into Christian persecution https://t.co/MNKt65jgd1 — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

RT @UrchTyrone: So chuffed to have you on board @Rehman_Chishti with us @BritishArmy @ArmyDcfa. — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

RT @UrchTyrone: So chuffed to have you on board @Rehman_Chishti with us @BritishArmy @ArmyDcfa. — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Delighted and proud to have today been commissioned to serve as a Special Reservist in the @BritishArmy serving our country 🇬🇧. Thank you @UrchTyrone for your advice on joining the Armed Forces as a reservist. https://t.co/QNHkjLKh5W — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Delighted and proud to have today been commissioned to serve as a Special Reservist in the @BritishArmy serving our country 🇬🇧. Thank you @UrchTyrone for your advice on joining the Armed Forces as a reservist. https://t.co/5hNdsrDMIE — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Happy Nayrouz. As the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), I would like to wish the Coptic Christian community around the 🌍 and here in 🇬🇧 a very happy new year. #FoRBMatters #ForceforGood @BishopAngaelos https://t.co/WiFGOAuOve — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Happy Nayrouz. As the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), I would like to wish the Coptic Christian community around the 🌍 and here in 🇬🇧 a very happy new year. #FoRBMatters #ForceforGood @BishopAngaelos https://t.co/H0MEDRchNQ — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Good meeting with Chairman @TheGillsFC, Paul Scally, looking at concerns about huge financial demands by HMRC on League 1 & 2 football clubs. Many of these are central to their communities & Gov't must support them. Have previously raised this with Gov't & will do again. https://t.co/cmY9o5IOKW — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Good to catch up with @ACNJohnPontifex from Aid to the Church in Need @acn_uk to discuss freedom of religion or belief. Delighted to be sponsoring ACN’s event in November to launch their new report, 'Set Your Captives Free', on unjustly detained Christians #RedWednesday https://t.co/jFbtbDgbyh — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Freedom of Religion or Belief is a human right. I share the concerns of fellow International Religious Freedom Alliance members about #Belarus decision to not allow Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz to re-enter his country and echo their call for him to be able to return. — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Good to re-connect with H.E. Abdullatif al-Zayani, Foreign Minister of Bahrain 🇧🇭, on his recent visit to 🇬🇧 and continue our conversation on Freedom of Religion or Belief, further to my previous visit to Bahrain. Pleasure to also be joined by 🇬🇧 Ambassador to 🇧🇭 @RoddyDrummond https://t.co/BvcyG6pKp0 — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Good to call on H.E. Ambassador Manuel Lobo Antunes of Portugal 🇵🇹 to the UK 🇬🇧, having previously made representations to 🇬🇧 Government on air corridors with Portugal on behalf of constituents, who travel there for holiday and have businesses there. https://t.co/iEaPc45Ulb — PolitiTweet.org