Billionaire Phones4U founder John Caudwell is to discuss his proposals to reboot the economy with the Treasury.
The tycoon has outlined plans for a huge investment drive – and says Ministers want to know more.
His Caudwell Pandemic Recovery plan calls for vastly more apprenticeships to get young people back into work and the creation of a renewable energy city to boost industry.
He also wants more spending on infrastructure and initiatives to attract foreign investment.
Caudwell, worth an estimated £1.5billion, said Boris Johnson is lending his support, adding He s putting me in touch with the Treasury to discuss how much of this is affordable.