The West Midlands Mayor is understood to be considering his position in the Conservative Party. | ITV News Central
The West Midlands mayor is understood to be in a last-ditch meeting with the Prime Minister this morning trying to convince him not to scrap the high-speed rail line.A spokesperson for the mayor said: "We intend to listen to the Prime Minister's speech and respond accordingly."
Costs for the project have ballooned from around £30bn to around £100bn since it was first announced. Mr Street previously criticised the Prime Minister in an impassioned speech, saying; "If you tell the international investment community you are going to do something, you bloody well have to stick to your word."
"You will be turning your back on an opportunity to level up – a once-in-a-generation opportunity," he told reporters.The Conservative mayor, who was first elected in 2017, could quit the party but continue to serve as an independent.Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know...
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