fractious

A similar calculation holds for Ethiopia and its fractious relations with an Egypt-led coalition that includes Eritrea and Somalia.

Since then, the musicians have endured a fractious relationship, occasionally coming together for the rare reunion shows over the years.

The deal followed decades of often fractious negotiations between the UK and Mauritius over sovereignty of the archipelago, but has faced a backlash from several senior Conservative MPs.

The party is described by sources as “fractious”, and “deeply sceptical”.

During the early stages of the leadership election several Conservative MPs told the BBC they were inclined to support Badenoch but were put off by fractious interactions while she was in government.