Britain is not a passive observer on the world stage. We want oligarchs and dictators to fear us | James Cleverly

I will ensure this country uses its power and influence to advance its interests and values

• James Cleverly is the foreign secretary

You may not have heard of General Min Aung Hlaing, but this military dictator has robbed 55 million people of their freedom and blighted the future of his country.

Last year, he seized power in Myanmar, overturning the result of a free election which a military-backed party had lost by a huge margin.

James Cleverly is the Conservative MP for Braintree and the foreign secretary

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