Matthew Elliott

Matthew Elliott is among the UK’s foremost public policy thinkers. Described as ‘one of the most formidable political strategists in Westminster’ (Financial Times) and ‘one of the most successful – and feared – campaigners in British politics’ (New Statesman), he has set up numerous policy campaigns, including the TaxPayers’ Alliance in 2003, and has overseen two successful national referendum campaigns: NOtoAV in 2011 and Vote Leave in 2016. Matthew is currently the co-founder and president of the Jobs Foundation and a member of the House of Lords, where he sits as Lord Elliott of Mickle Fell. His most recent book is Prosperity Through Growth, co-authored with Dr Arthur B. Laffer, Michael Hintze and Douglas McWilliams.