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| Born | England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | social commentator |
Mohammed "Mo" Ansar is a professional British Muslim. Appearing regularly on television and radio in the United Kingdom, he commentates on a variety of issues. He has tackled the far right and Muslim extremists in media debates and is one of very many Muslims on television in Britain. He is regularly criticised by groups from the far right and the Islamic community for his progressive views on homosexuality and treatment of minority groups. He is also known for his staunch opposition to the principle of freedom of speech. He has developed the nickname "No Answer" for his supposed inability and refusal to directly answer questions.
In 2012 he began a dialogue with the former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson in which the two sought to develop an understanding of their opposing views. Robinson left the organisation in 2013, after which he joined the Quilliam Foundation, a think-tank that tackles Islamic extremism. Their journey was the subject of a 2013 BBC documentary, Quitting the English Defence League: When Tommy Met Mo, which aired on BBC One on 28 October 2013.
References
- Russell, Jonathan (29 October 2013). "BBC Religion & Ethics - Perspectives: The Quilliam Foundation - fighting extremism". BBC. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- "Ex-leader of the Luton-based EDL Tommy Robinson to appear in BBC One documentary with Mohammed Ansar". Bedfordshire News. 28 October 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- Ansar, Mohammed (19 October 2013). "Mohammed Ansar: My 18 months with former EDL leader Tommy Robinson". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 29 October 2013.