article_snippet: Tony Blair said the swing constituencies were 'where the election will be won for Labour'.
article_snippet: Tony Blair won more Labour seats than anyone 2.
article_snippet: But Alastair Campbell hit back, warning they should 'enjoy another Tory government then'.
article_snippet: In a letter to the 106 candidates Tony Blair said: 'As the final countdown to the general election begins, I am writing to wish you every success in your efforts to be elected and also to make a donation to your campaign. '
article_snippet: I know how hard it can be to raise money to fund a local campaign, but for you, in one of our 106 battleground seats, it is even more vital.'
article_snippet: a Labour spokesman added: 'This is where the general election will be won for Labour and that is why I am making a donation to all 106 campaigns. '
article_snippet: As one of our key seat candidates you know better than most the scale of the challenge we face, but I have every confidence that with your drive, determination and organisational skills, you will deliver a successful local campaign that will also see the party returned to government. '
article_snippet: So, good luck and here's to a Labour victory on May 7.'
highlights_snippet: Said they were boosting the chances of another Tory government in May .