New CBI director-general Carolyn Fairbairn says group will listen to Eurosceptic members
The new Confederation of British Industry (CBI) director-general Carolyn Fairbairn has defended the business group’s stance on Britain’s relationship with the EU.
“Most of our members want to be in a reformed EU because of the benefits of the Single Market and the CBI is clear on what those reforms are – developing the Single Market, more trade deals, less and better regulation, as well as ensuring that the integrity of non-Eurozone countries… is protected,” Fairbairn said today, adding the CBI “does have some members who feel that the UK should leave the EU”, and will “listen to and respect their views”.
Eurosceptic groups have recently criticised the CBI for being too pro-EU.