Larry Elliott (born 29 August 1955)[1] is an English journalist and author who focuses on economic issues.
He was the economics editor at The Guardian until November 2024, and has published seven books on related issues, six of them in partnership with Dan Atkinson.
Elliott's 2007 book, Fantasy Island, argued that the British economy was weaker than it appeared and that a recession could dramatically damage its base of services.
[8] Elliott, an outspoken critic of the European Union, authored articles for The Guardian such as “Brexit is a rejection of Globalisation”.
[9] He stated that the British people's decision to leave the European Union in 2016 is testament to its failure to act on its promises to protect its member states from the worst effects of globalisation, which he considers would have included the funding of more affordable homes and the provision of more employment opportunities.