CBI Wins Key Membership Vote in Battle for Survival

The CBI needed a simple majority to win the vote and won 93% in favor of its plans.

The CBI had appealed for a mandate to secure its survival after a scandal in which a second female member of staff accused the organization of rape, which led to a stampede for the exit among high-profile corporate members.

The organization has admitted a string of failings in its culture, governance, and handling of complaints, especially over sexual harassment.

The CBI has implemented a top-to-bottom program of change and will work to repay the faith shown by its members.

However, the CBI's survival remains threatened, as politicians are continuing to give the CBI the cold shoulder, and a potentially lengthy investigation is being carried out by the City of London police.

The CBI has lost major members and is facing a long and tortuous slog back from the brink.