Sir Simon, talking at the Future of London conference, gave the clearest sign yet that the London mayor was lobbying Conservative Central Office hard to invest in the scheme.

The deputy mayor also commented on the importance of transport infrastructure in his speech to key decision-makers in London. He announced a £200m-300m investment in public realm works.

He said: ‘Some of London’s most deprived areas have no access to central transport hubs. ‘We will work to create a better environment and public realm in these areas alongside new transport links.’

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