Rehman Chishti

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

As Chair of the Conservative Foreign & Commonwealth Council @CFCCouncil, I was delighted to introduce & hear 🇮🇹 Ambassador to 🇬🇧 H.E. Raffaele Trombetta speak on 🇬🇧🇮🇹 relations & the impact of Covid-19 on foreign affairs priorities, followed by an excellent Q&A with CFCC members https://t.co/408k2VdM4R — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TheGillsFC: Paul Scally is today celebrating 25 years as the Chairman of Gillingham Football Club. 🙌 And in that time there have been… — PolitiTweet.org

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Today is #ArmedForcesDay & I’d like to thank our amazing Armed Forces for all they do to keep 🇬🇧 safe. Medway has a strong and proud military heritage & delighted in previous years to have attended wonderful Medway Armed Forces Day celebrations. https://t.co/qLLiOZfAyB — PolitiTweet.org

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https://t.co/HS2ep5hQGC The new @humanistsint report – which the @foreignoffice supported through its John Bunyan Fund – is the latest research that helps to promote a greater understanding of the issues related to Freedom of Religion or Belief #FoRB4All — PolitiTweet.org

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Delighted to speak at today’s conference call on FoRB and inclusivity organised by @CREID_Dev covering “how can we address religious inequalities in a post‑Covid‑19 transition?” Thank you @CREID_Dev for all the fantastic work you do. https://t.co/tHZBth9R32 — PolitiTweet.org

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Pleased to represent 🇬🇧 at my 2nd International Contact Group on FORB meeting (virtual conference call). Discussed… https://t.co/wECt25DLjT — PolitiTweet.org

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Delighted to visit Hempstead Therapy Centre @HTCMedway met Stuart & heard about their fantastic work. Also heard about challenges their business is facing re access to Local Gov financial discretionary business support. Have offered to facilitate meeting with @medway_council https://t.co/kPyiYSsP3v — PolitiTweet.org

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We join members of the #IRFAlliance in calling on the #Houthis to follow through on their March announcement to release the six #Bahai prisoners of conscience in their custody, particularly given the heightened risk posed by the spread of #COVID19 in #Yemen — PolitiTweet.org

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During #ArmedForcesWeek, I’d like to thank and pay tribute to the bravery of all our amazing Armed Forces veterans across 🇬🇧, who have done so much to keep us safe. It was a real pleasure as always to previously meet some of our local veterans with @KellyTolhurst. Thank you 🙏 https://t.co/ptqcpnj1da — PolitiTweet.org

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This week is @YouthSportTrust National School Sport Week at Home. Sports and exercise are great for physical and mental wellbeing 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💪. Delighted to have previously attended Medway Schools Sports Day as part of National School Sport Week #NSSWtogether https://t.co/o1LIPD9End — PolitiTweet.org

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Good discussion with fellow 🇬🇧 Parliamentarians about the impact of Covid on Religious Minorities #FoRB. As PM’s Special Envoy, I reiterated government’s unwavering commitment to defending FoRB for all. Also updated the @APPGFoRB on implementation of the Truro Report. https://t.co/pnEmiYLsYL — PolitiTweet.org

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Back holding regular MP Street Surgery in Rainham meeting local residents with local Cllrs, Nusrat Ahmed, Roger Barrett, Gary Hackwell & Barry Kemp. During my 10 years as the MP for Gillingham and Rainham always a pleasure holding street surgeries across constituency. https://t.co/RNPKneny2r — PolitiTweet.org

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Great to see Premiership Football back on our screens. Previous penalty shoot out with the brilliant Executive Head Teacher Mr Minchin Robert Napier School Gillingham. Great Goal Keeping skills! 👍 https://t.co/MnTrTcBbQH — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you Ambassador @Jos_Douma 🇳🇱 a real pleasure working with you in championing FoRB internationally. — PolitiTweet.org

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Today in @tradegovuk Qs raised importance of religious freedom in trade negotiations. Asked Minister @greghands to ensure FoRB is fully covered in future talks. Religious minorities around 🌍 have suffered hugely during Covid. As fmr 🇬🇧 Trade Envoy I have previously covered this. https://t.co/lxLPCGlrZ5 — PolitiTweet.org

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Good to catch up with Bishop @MichaelNazirAli earlier today in Parliament, covered religious minorities Covid 19, FORB matters internationally, and work on the implementation of the Truro Report. https://t.co/D2RMH7Ls3o — PolitiTweet.org

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Today in @HouseofCommons, I raised with Financial Sec @Jesse_Norman concerns of Medway SMEs who transformed their businesses to help produce vital PPE but face hardship as we return to normal & asked if Gov will use its buying power to help SMEs invest & compete internationally https://t.co/GL8WpDb3o9 — PolitiTweet.org

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Today in @HouseofCommons, I paid tribute to the bravery of the police keeping us safe & asked Home Secretary @pritipatel if she agreed with Head of Met Police Anti-Terror Unit that far-right is fastest-growing terror threat facing 🇬🇧 & what steps are being taken to challenge this https://t.co/0dNNRdULS7 — PolitiTweet.org

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We can all do our bit to support local businesses as many shops in Gillingham and Rainham and around the country re-open from today. Delighted to pop into Hubscher bespoke tailor in Rainham and meet the wonderful Sue and purchase a couple of shirts.👍 https://t.co/CG078nzWZY — PolitiTweet.org

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Wishing Her Majesty The Queen a very happy 94th Birthday today! — PolitiTweet.org

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Good to start the day with a 10k run through Riverside Country Park not the same as the Saturday morning @GtLinesparkrun with the brilliant volunteers/friends, atmosphere. Training hard to beat previous 5k PB approx 19 mins 30 seconds. Thank you to all who make Parkrun happen. https://t.co/kxhmGEbepK — PolitiTweet.org

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Good to start the day with a 10k run through Riverside Country Park not the same as the Saturday morning @GtLinesparkrun with the brilliant volunteers/friends, atmosphere. Training hard to beat previous 5k PB approx 19 mins 30 seconds. Thank you to all who make Parkrun happen. https://t.co/RG167tMmwL — PolitiTweet.org

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Pleased that @medway_council has turned down application for 1250 house Pump Lane development. Delighted to have supported local residents, volunteers & councillors in opposing this. Previously sent letters like below in opposition. It is vital we protect our local green spaces🌳 https://t.co/tyqw9srhA7 — PolitiTweet.org

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Good phone call with Netherlands 🇳🇱 Ambassador/Special Envoy for Religion and Belief @Jos_Douma covering Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) & religious minorities during Covid-19 and our continued work together to promote FoRB. https://t.co/8cUB2WinNl — PolitiTweet.org

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This week is #CarersWeek, a chance to raise awareness of & pay tribute to the amazing care that millions of carers provide every day. In this difficult time, carers are doing even more to support vulnerable people in our communities. Thank you 🙏👏 https://t.co/rp1UYV3tlO — PolitiTweet.org

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Wishing HRH The Duke of Edinburgh a very Happy 99th Birthday. It was a pleasure to have met him previously in 2013 as the MP for Gillingham & Rainham. @RoyalFamily https://t.co/9anvXHxvxK — PolitiTweet.org

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Wishing HRH The Duke of Edinburgh a very Happy 99th Birthday. It was a pleasure to have met him previously in 2013 as the MP for Gillingham & Rainham. https://t.co/ELTmGUoJT5 — PolitiTweet.org

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Good call with local faith leaders to hear views on safe reopening of places of worship. Will only reopen if safe & in line with Gov guidance. We must respect their decisions. I will share their views with Gov. Thank you to all faith groups & @medway_council for your amazing work https://t.co/06kMipe0Vi — PolitiTweet.org

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My thanks to all who joined yesterday’s meeting to discuss the impact of #coronavirus on religious & faith groups. I reiterate my commitment to supporting communities vulnerable to this disease, & will continue working closely with faith leaders & NGOs to combat prejudice & hate. — PolitiTweet.org

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Delighted to start this morning along with Cllr Nusrat Ahmed meeting members of Bryon Rd/Franklin Rd Gurdwaras in Gillingham. The fantastic volunteers have been preparing & packing food for Medway Hospital & MCH for the past 10 weeks. Thank you for your amazing work. 🙏 https://t.co/Tz0qVyLQlj — PolitiTweet.org