Boris Johnson has been reselected as the Conservative candidate in his Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency. It comes after speculation that the former prime minister might seek out a safer seat before the next general election. “I can confirm Boris Johnson has been reselected as the Conservative candidate in Uxbridge and South Ruislip,” a spokesperson said. While Johnson holds a 7,000 vote majority, his seat is seen as a target for Labour at the next election. Allies of Johnson have always rejected any suggestion he would seek a new or safer seat, despite persistent speculation. Since leaving No 10 last September, he has declared more than £1m in speaking fees. He has also made a number of public interventions since then, earlier this month criticising the deal with the EU that the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, agreed to replace elements of the Northern Ireland protocol. The Uxbridge and South Ruislip Conservative Association said late on Thursday: “Tonight the Uxbridge & South Ruislip selection committee adopted Boris Johnson as our parliamentary candidate. “We look forward to continuing to work alongside him to deliver for the residents and communities within the constituency, where he has strong connections and involvement. “His commitment to deliver a new Hillingdon hospital for Uxbridge & South Ruislip residents remains at the forefront of his work as our local MP.”