EWELL-TURN!

Democracy and social justice campaigner Gina Miller unveils roadmap to 'happier and healthier' Epsom and Ewell

23 FEBRUARY 2024

• Epsom and Ewell constituency to become a 'national blueprint' for a progressive new 'Wellbeing Economy.'
• Dynamic plan to save local high streets by increasing entrepreneur tax relief and replacing outdated business rates
• New wellbeing hubs to boost mental and physical health

DEMOCRACY campaigner Gina Miller has unveiled a revolutionary plan to make Epsom and Ewell the UK's first 'Wellbeing Economy' district - to radically improve the health, happiness, and wellbeing of every local citizen.

The charismatic businesswoman - best known for twice beating the government in court over legal challenges to Brexit - announced her pioneering strategy at a launch event at Epsom Social yesterday evening, where she set out her roadmap to make the constituency "happier, healthier, and more hopeful."

Miller is standing against the Tory 'rising star' Mhari Fraser in the next general election. Miller has declared that stopping her Trump-supporting, Trussonomics-endorsing opponent from getting into Westminster will be the "fight of her life."

The exciting new proposals unveiled in Epsom would ensure all policy decisions are approached through the lens of health, and happiness and wellbeing, ensure the prosperity and sustainability of the local community.

Outlining the benefits of a Wellbeing Economy, Miller told attendees: "Our country faces profound challenges. Almost every sector and every region are suffering and needs fixing. The convergence of crises we face call for more than political stunts or policy tinkering and tweaks. The state of our communities and country demands a fundamental shift in the very foundation of our economic system. This is much more than a U-turn, but it begins with Epsom and Ewell turning to the True & Fair party."

Central to Miller's vision is the revitalisation of local high streets, long voted a top priority for Surrey residents. The True & Fair leader is calling for the introduction of Wellbeing community hubs to offer essential services such as respite, childcare, healthcare, and financial advice in a single place. Alongside this, Miller plans for the outdated business rates system to be overhauled, allowing for vital community services to operate without the heavy added tax burden.

The True & Fair Party has proposed the hubs would be partially run by volunteers who would earn 'community vouchers,' and called for the retirement age to be reduced to 60 to allow residents to become part of a caring, local community workforce.

Mental and physical health support provided at the proposed hubs are central to Miller's emphasis shift from reactive to preventative medical care, a strategy she says will relieve pressure on the NHS,
which she says is overwhelmed and reduced to an "emergency service."