I was intrigued by the reference to Early Day Motion 301 in yesterday's post, wondering which MPs were signatories, so I went in search of it.
Here it is with 12 names attached. The *18 that appears among the names means that there were 18 signatories, though only 12 are listed with the motion. John McDonnell was on the picket line the other day, and was photographed holding an IWW banner. I must admit to being confused about this.
I'm assuming that these motions are a way of letting off steam for the parliamentary lobby fodder, and are ineffective. Still, it helps to spread the word.

301 LONDON LIVING WAGE FOR CLEANERS AT JOHN LEWIS 2:7:12

John McDonnell
Jeremy Corbyn
Sir Alan Meale
Jim Dobbin
Ian Lavery
Mr Dennis Skinner
* 18
Hywel Williams
Glenda Jackson
Kelvin Hopkins
Katy Clark
Mrs Mary Glindon
Dr Hywel Francis

That this House notes that the cleaners employed at John Lewis Partnership's Oxford Street store under contract by Integrated Cleaning Management Ltd are paid below the London living wage; expresses disappointment that John Lewis has been praised as a model employer but has failed to ensure the compliance of its contractors with the Greater London Authority rate of £8.30 per hour which is designed to provide a minimum acceptable quality of life; is concerned that the cleaners are facing excessive cuts in their jobs and hours, whilst their trade union IWW has been refused recognition for collective bargaining; and expects the cleaners to be treated with respect, paid fairly and remain employed in sufficient numbers to meet the demands of a flagship store of Oxford Street.