.@NadhimZahawi previously said he'd be "frightened to live in a country" run by @NigelFarage. But, to be fair, that was before he was sacked as Tory chair for failing to declare a serious HMRC investigation into his tax affairs. The political circus never disappoints!

My office has processed 8,195 cases since I became the MP for Gillingham and Rainham 🎄Our office will be closing for a period over the Christmas Holidays. We will only respond to urgent cases. ✍🏾 If you have an issue that I can help with, please contact me at [email protected]

This week I’ve been: 🚧Tackling local road closures 📚Visiting local primary schools 🇬🇧Backing our RAF 🧱Discussing how we renovate derelict buildings in our community

This week I’ve been: ✅Working to secure fairer local funding 🇬🇧Visiting RAF Brize Norton 🎄Switching on Christmas lights

🎄What a joy it was to join in the Christmas fun, at Hempstead Fayre this evening. 🎅🏽 It was wonderful to hear carols from the choir and to meet the brilliant winners of the Flying Saucer writing competition, who shared their winning stories. #christmas #hempstead #gillinghandrainham

I'm determined to improve Gillingham Town Centre. ✍🏾Read my recent letter to the Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities, Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, about the specific support required to boost our high street.

🪂Testing out the parachute training with the Airborne Delivery Wing at Brize Norton. It’s higher than it looks, I promise!

The old funding model left Medway, under real pressure Now the Government is fixing that with a fairer system that focuses on local needs & tackles deprivation This is our chance to secure the funding our community deserves. I’m fighting hard to make sure our voice is heard loud & clear

It's been a long time coming...today we are reconnecting council funding with deprivation -> www.gov.uk/government/n...

This week I've been: 🤝🏾Meeting with residents to tackle the rapid increase in HMOs ⭐️Celebrating Medway's hardworking local leaders ☑️Working with residents in Parkwood to tackle flooding 🎄Attending the Rainham Christmas Lights switch on

Gillingham is a community, not a get rich quick scheme 👉🏾I’m not opposed to all HMOs, but we need to manage the numbers through tougher local regulation ❌@property_apprentice view of Gillingham as a cash cow is damaging and wrong ✅We need an Article 4 Direction to get a grip on this issue

This week I’ve been: 🌹Paying tribute to our armed forces 🏠Pushing for further regulation on HMOs 📣Chairing the Gillingham Taskforce 🤝🏽Hosting multiple surgeries speaking to residents

Thank you to the Chancellor for welcoming local Medway businesses to Number 11 Downing Street yesterday. I was delighted to be joined by Lenis Yiangou, who owns, family-run restaurant, Ela Kendro, serving up delicious Greek food in Gillingham.

On Armistice Day, we remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice & honour all those who defended our country and fought for our freedom. Today I observed a two minute silence & attended a special service at the #HistoricalDockyardChatham

Three generations of my family are buried in Chatham Cemetery, and I was born, raised and educated locally. I am British through and through 🇬🇧 So why is my #identity constantly questioned? Read more in my recent @KentOnline article www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/sl...

This week I've been: ✅Securing stronger rental rights 🏠Backing new homes for our military 🚫Opposing exploitative working practices 🌹Honouring our fallen heroes

It was an honour to lay a wreath in honour of those who gave so much for our country. A moving moment to stand with our community, reflecting on the courage and sacrifice of all who served, & continue to serve, for our freedom. We will remember them 🌹

❗I don’t oppose the existence of #HMOs. They play a vital role in #housing students, key workers, and professionals priced out of other options. 👉🏾But when too many pop up too fast in one area, without thought for #community balance, issues follow. And people are right to be concerned.

Reform MP Sarah Pochin not in the chamber today for #PMQs it must be because seeing our faces makes her mad…

The conversation about immigration has taken a sinister turn. It’s no longer just about policy; it’s about race. I won’t stand for it. We can’t let hate and division decide who belongs in Britain. This country is stronger, kinder, and better than that 🇬🇧 #immigration #race #sarahpochin #british

This week I've been: 🚑Asking the government how they will improve ambulance services locally 🇬🇧Graduating from the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme 👉🏾Pushing forward with my local HMO campaign 💬Speaking to local residents about their issues

A local family were struggling to find an affordable property close to their support network after being made homeless. 👉🏾We were able to help them find a new home. ✅If you need help with an issue, please get in touch with by emailing [email protected]

Great to be on BBC South East Politics show this morning, discussing local government finances, council tax and the influencer economy

‎What's real Britain? ‎🍛Curry on a Friday 🍗 Roast on a Sunday ‎🩵Food aside, I’m from a working class background, born & raised in Medwayً & now I’m proud to represent my home town in Parliament. That’s what makes Britain special, not flags ‎P.S Tikka Masala is not proper curry!

During the final week of parliamentary recess, I've been: 🏧Speaking about the new Rainham banking hub, opening this month 💊Working to improve local pharmacy services 🪩Visiting the International Dance Festival at Medway Park 💧Updating residents about new flooding prevention

Rainham once had three pharmacies. With the problems at Jhoots we barely have one. 📱If you would like to share your concerns and experiences about pharmacy provision, you can access my quick survey here: naushabahkhan.com/rainham-pharma…www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...mp

Good morning spent speaking to residents across Gillingham and Rainham

🌹Great to visit and speak to so many organisations, businesses & charities; as well as speak on panels at Labour Party Conference this year ✅I discussed with different groups how their services could benefit & support our communities in Gillingham & Rainham.

🏧RAINHAM BANKING HUB ANNOUNCEMENT🏧 ✅Earlier this year, I secured a Banking Hub for Rainham High Street. 🗓️On October 9th, local residents can attend an information drop-in session, hosted by Cash Access UK, at St Margaret's Church to hear about next steps

🎓What a pleasure to return to my former school, Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, and speak to students 📚It was great to receive so many thoughtful questions on a range of topics. 🙌🏾Thank you to all the staff and students for the warm welcome.

Good to meet the Prime Minster (and of course Larry!) at No 10 this morning, discussing the economic growth, the NHS and migration. A great opportunity to discuss what matters in Gillingham & Rainham

This week I've been: 📢Requesting action on the growing number of HMOs locally ✅Voting through the Employment Rights Bill 🇬🇧Backing our Armed Forces at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham 👋🏾Holding multiple surgeries to tackle local issues

‼️Gillingham is being overrun by HMOs... & this is why It's shocking to see the town advertised as prime real estate for developers who want to cash in on "minimal licensing complexities" The unrestricted development of HMOs is damaging our communities. I want to change this

🇵🇸Yesterday, alongside other Labour MPs, I met with Palestinian Ambassador Husam Zomlot The slaughter of innocent civilians must stop now Talking with Husam & working with other international partners reinforces the need to secure an immediate and permanent ceasefire & recognise a Palestinian state

Some personal news… I’m delighted to announce that I’ve been appointed as a Parliamentary Private Secretary in the Cabinet Office Looking forward to supporting the gov in coordinating policy, driving efficiency & delivering in Gillingham & Rainham and across Britain 🇬🇧

🏥Following my ongoing discussions with local health stakeholders, it was good to meet with the Secretary of State for Health @wesstreeting to discuss challenges with GP recruitment and retention in Gillingham and Rainham.

🇬🇧It was great to launch Labour Tech's policy paper yesterday, focusing on protecting Britain's homegrown defence tech sector, as inaction puts our national security and economic growth at risk. You can read my piece through the following link: labour-tech.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

“If it is the choice between a politics of action, collaboration and community, or the politics of division, I choose the former every time. Gillingham and Rainham deserves that, and so does Britain” ✅Read more in my recent article with Local Authority: www.localauthority.news/p/voice-of-t...

In the latest in our series of columns by Medway's elected representatives, Gillingham and Rainham MP @naushabahkhanmp.bsky.social writes for us about flags, the challenges facing the constituency, and work to regenerate town centres.

📚I’d like to wish everyone collecting A-level, T Level & VTQ results in Gillingham & Rainham the very best of luck! ⚡️It’s an important day & you should be proud of your hard work, regardless of your results. 💻Support & advice is available here: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/exam-results

❗️The rate and scale of HMO conversions in Gillingham have reached an unsustainable level and are now negatively impacting our local community. Cllr Prenter and I are determined to change this. Please read our statement in full.

This is the last of my weekly updates until September, as parliament is in recess. For casework issues over the summer, you can contact my office by emailing [email protected]

Alongside over 200 other MPs I’ve signed this joint letter to the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary, urging them to recognise a state of Palestine.

"There is so much to be proud of here... and I want to ensure that Love Gillingham is not just about an annual event but a reality of living here" 🩵At the Big Day Out, I highlighted how Love Gillingham is not just a one-off occasion, but an approach to improving our town centre

My statement on Gaza

Weekly Update

🇬🇧Last week, I visited the First Fusiliers in Salisbury. 👉🏾It was important to understand first-hand how we are modernising our warfare and adapting our training to respond to the growing possibility of conflict and increasing foreign threats.

🎉After months of planning, and lots of hard work behind the scenes, it was brilliant to take part in the #LoveGillinghamBigDayOut2025 🩵Thank you to all the organisations, groups and wonderful residents who contributed to this special day.

Good to be out in Rainham this weekend for my regular Street Surgery. A bit rainy ☔️ but that didn’t stop the conversation!

As the crisis in #Gaza escalates, I stood in the House today to ask the Minister whether the Government recognises the immediate need to take stronger action against the Israeli government. Enough is enough.