To improve care for people with mental health, Rehman has introduced two Bills in Parliament.With one in four people in the UK suffering a mental illness at some point in their lives, and around two million more adults likely to face such an illness by 2030, Rehman believes more needs to be done to put mental health care on a more equal footing with physical health.
Rehman launched his campaign to require social media companies to verify their users, which will help to tackle anonymous online hate speech, by presenting his private members bill, the 'Social Media Bill',
Rehman wrote to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, calling on him to consider further financial support for smaller football clubs in League 1 and League 2, such as Gillingham FC, to help ensure their viability during the coronavirus epidemic.
Rehman welcomes the announcement by the Airport Commission that they have ruled out proposals for an airport in the Thames Estuary.Rehman has been part of the campaign against such an airport and many residents have raised concerns about the idea, which would have a detrimental impact on Kent and Medway.
Back in June last year as part of National Volunteer Week, I had the pleasure of visiting a fantastic local charity in my constituency, Animals Lost and Found in Kent.
Rehman attended Chinese New Year celebrations and the Sunday Service at Gillingham Methodist Church with members of the local Chinese community, along with the Deputy Mayor of Medway Councillor Aldous and Councillor Ahmed.
Rehman was reappointed Chair of Conservative Foreign and Commonwealth Council at their Annual General Meeting, following a year of events with diplomats from a huge range of countries, as well as Government Ministers and people from industry.
