 According to two participants in a SAGE meeting of 18 March, Cummings pressed for a faster lockdown, including closure of pubs and restaurants within two days.A joint investigation by the "Daily Mirror" and "The Guardian", published on 22 May, alleged that Cummings had broken lockdown rules by travelling to Durham in late March.This report triggered criticism of Cummings at the time as the government had instructed people to remain at home unless absolutely necessary, with certain provisos.