Elliott read politics, philosophy and economics (PPE) at the University of Oxford.
[1] After joining the Independent on Sunday politics team in 2003,[2] Elliott moved to the position of Whitehall editor.
In 2005 he was shortlisted by What the Papers Say for its 'Scoop of the Year' award in recognition of his work on Labour Party politician David Blunkett's business interests.
Based in Delhi,[5][6] the role also involved Elliott reporting in countries such as Pakistan in wider South Asia.
[9] After leaving The Times he began working as director of advocacy at the Engage Britain organisation[10] and writing fortnightly political interviews for the i.