Rain Newton Smith says she believes the CBI should survive ahead of vote of confidence at the group.
The new boss of the CBI has said it is a "nerve-wracking time" ahead of the result of a vote on reforms following allegations of sexual misconduct.It has been fighting for survival after claims of rape and sexual assault against staff led to an exodus of members, including John Lewis and BMW.Asked if the group would shut down in the event it lost the vote, the CBI director general told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg it was a "really nerve-wracking time".
The CBI - the Confederation of British Industry - is one of the UK's most prominent lobby groups. Its role is speak to the government on behalf of around 190,000 businesses, which employ millions of people. Some members, such as Tesco and Sainsbury's have suspended engagement with the group and the government has also paused its activities with the CBI, with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt stating there was "no point" working with the group when its own members had deserted it.
The CBI has suspended its own day-to-day operations due to the allegations and will only resume work if members back its plans for change.
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