A Friday bank holiday for King Charles's coronation would clash with vote counting in England.
"A lot of the staff involved in the elections will also be involved in the ceremonial events alongside the coronation," he said.
Earlier this week, Downing Street said about an extra bank holiday: "All options remain on the table." The choice of 6 May places King Charles's coronation in the same week as local government elections, which will be the first big electoral test for Liz Truss's government since she became prime minister.Election administrators expect this new requirement to be another challenge for staff working on elections - but their particular concern is about an extra bank holiday on the eve of the coronation, such as moving the existing one from 1 May.
The polling booths on 4 May will see votes for a range of council elections in England, including unitary authorities, metropolitan boroughs, district councils and parish councils.
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