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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Daniel O'Boyle

Scandal-hit CBI backed by 93% of members in crucial vote on its future

Businesses have overwhelmingly backed lobby group the Confederation of British Industry despite widespread reports of misconduct, with 93% of members throwing their support behind the organisation.

In total, 371 firms took part in the vote, after a number of businesses including Aviva and John Lewis quit the group following claims of sexual harassment, while 23 members withehld their vote.

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