HS2: Chancellor Sajid Javid 'backs project' ahead of crucial meeting
, which said that he had concluded that alternatives to the scheme did not add up.
Mr Shapps revealed last week he had asked for more data before making a"massive decision" on HS2, after a leaked government review found it could cost £106bn., said there was"considerable risk" that estimated costs could rise by another 20% - but it did conclude that despite the ballooning bill, it should still go ahead.Mr Johnson faced calls to back HS2 from Conservative MPs at PMQs.
Mr Johnson said the government was looking at investing into the North and Midlands and added that MPs could"expect an announcement very shortly" on HS2.
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