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In the run-up to the General Election on 8 June, we’re asking people across the country to tell us what #GetsMyVote.

Earlier today the Liberal Democrats said they wanted to introduce more family-friendly policies such as extended paternity leave. We asked people at Bristol Zoo what would influence their vote.

James, from South Gloucestershire, at the zoo with his son, said parties made lots of promises they couldn't keep.

"It's a bit of a gimmick in terms of if you look at countries like Sweden there's actually something meaningful about paternity leave," the 39-year-old said.

"In terms of the UK I can't see it's really going to swing it for many families, it's just not really applicable.

Quote Message: It's more about tax credits, but again who's going to write these cheques later. It's all promises. It's more about tax credits, but again who's going to write these cheques later. It's all promises.