Labour candidate Blair accepted £1,000 from Rupa Huq earlier this year . She campaigned heavily against Iraq War but said : 'Elections cost money ' Three colleagues turned down cash from former Prime Minister in March . Ms Huq - sister of former Blue Peter presenter Konnie - said candidates who turned down Rupa Huq 's donation were 'sticking their noses up '
Labour candidate Rupa Huq accepted £1,000 from Blair earlier this year . She campaigned heavily against Iraq War but said : 'Elections cost money ' Three colleagues turned down cash from former Prime Minister in March . Ms Huq - sister of former Blue Peter presenter Konnie - said candidates who turned down Blair 's donation were 'sticking their noses up '