Backbench MP Ed Husic questioned Labor’s appetite for open debate after his plan to move a motion piling pressure on Israel was stymied by a factional deal.

Criticism comes as prime minister frames unity as point of difference to political opponents, saying ALP chooses ‘progress over protest’

Far from sulking on the sidelines, Husic has turned into the chief irritant within Labor’s caucus and, at this week’s national conference, the lead advocate on issues of…