News Desk

Boris Johnson has confirmed in an email to Conservative voters that he will be the party's candidate for the Mayoral election in 2012.

"I'm delighted to say that the Conservative Party has supported my bid to secure a second term as Mayor of London and formally adopted me as its candidate for the 2012 contest.

Holding on to City Hall is vital to take forward the good work we have started and prevent our old foe, Ken Livingstone, taking London back to the 1970s.

With that in mind, I urge you to visit the campaign website and join us in that historic quest.

Every registered supporter, volunteer and donation strengthens our hand in guaranteeing a future for London where its government delivers:

Value for money
A safer community
Openness and accountability
Better transport
A higher quality of life
And a lasting Olympic legacy.

London - for me - is the best big city on earth. Securing a second term would enable us to lengthen that lead and guarantee its rightful position in the world for another generation. And for that - I need your help."