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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Jane Clinton

Business leaders call for CBI to disband in wake of allegations

A CBI sign
The CBI has suspended all policy and membership activity until June. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

The Confederation of British Industry should disband after rape allegations led to an exodus of top firms from the lobbying group, business leaders said on Saturday.

One said the CBI’s “extraordinary culture” has made it “nigh-on impossible” for it to continue representing firms, while another said it has “probably run its course” after a “tsunami of resignations”.

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