Elliott's book "Fantasy Island" (2007) argued that the British economy was weaker than it appeared and a recession could dramatically damage its base of services. He supported Britain leaving the European Union after having voted to leave the EEC in 1975. Elliott is an outspoken critic of the European Union, authoring articles for the Guardian such as “Brexit is a rejection of Globalisation,” saying that the decision of the UK population to leave the European Union in 2016, is testament to the failure of the E.U. to act on promises it previously made to protect its member states from the worst extends of Globalisation. In Elliott's view, these include the funding of more affordable homes, and the provision of more employment opportunities.