article_snippet: In a letter to the 106 candidates - including Ms Brennan - Mr 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: This is where the 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.'