Rehman Chisti: The danger to Libya is also a danger to us

We see from Daesh attacks in Tunisia and the migrant crisis how important the country is to the UK. We musn’t give up trying to find a settlement.

Rehman Chishti: High powered laser pens should be banned

Every year, thousands of civilian aircraft are attacked and dozens of children suffer permanent eye damage.

Rehman Chishti MP: The Lords needs reform, not replacing

The Strathclyde proposals are welcome and further change should be gradualist.

Rehman Chishti MP: Why Assad must go

The stability of Syria, and any hope for wider peace in the region, depend upon the removal of this dictator.

Rehman Chishti MP: We should not dignify these monsters with the name ISIS

The so-called ‘Islamic State’ is neither of those things. It is time to adopt a title that better describes them, and their victims and neighbours offer some suggestions.

Rehman Chishti MP: We shouldn’t work with Iran in Iraq until or unless it gives up terror

How can we work with a country that for far too long has provided funding, training and weapons and a safe haven for militant groups in the region?

Rehman Chishti MP: We must push for reform of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws

Pakistan’s Prime Minister is visiting London – David Cameron should urge him to reform these outdated laws.

Rehman Chishti MP: Our Syria decision has left Britain diminished

The consequences of last summer’s vote are lost exports, a weakened reputation – and opportunities for France at our expense.