The Prime Minister is expected to announce new measures on Monday aimed at protecting teenagers from harmful content on social media platforms.

The announcement comes as the government faces pressure to strengthen online safety protections for young people. Tech companies have had sufficient time to address these concerns, according to government officials.

However, the timing of the announcement has drawn criticism from campaigners. Ian Russell, whose teenage daughter Molly took her own life after viewing harmful content online, described the apparent acceleration of the plans as "deplorable." Russell suggested the measures appear to have been brought forward for political reasons rather than genuine policy considerations.

The criticism highlights tensions between the government's legislative timeline and campaigners who have been pushing for stronger protections following tragic cases involving young people and social media content.

Details of the specific measures the Prime Minister will announce on Monday have not yet been disclosed. The announcement is expected to address concerns about how social media platforms moderate content that could be harmful to teenage users.