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The Prime Minister has condemned Facebook and other social media companies after it was revealed people smugglers were advertising online.
Boris Johnson said too many gangs were using social media to advertise their services online.
He added that the Government's Online Safety Bill would help tackle the problem and allow them to force companies such as Facebook and others to remove the harmful content.
Last week, it was revealed that people traffickers were openly advertising their services on various online platforms, showing routes into the UK and some even promising to supply British passports for their customers.
Boris Johnson said too many gangs were using Facebook and other online platforms to advertise people smuggling services openly and said new legislation would tackle the issue
The revelation came just days after 27 people died while trying to cross the channel but many still try attempt to reach the UK despite the tragedy.
Boris Johnson's comments came after he was questioned about what could be done to
