Getty Geert Wilders proposed the referendum

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The motion for a 'Nexit' vote was quickly shut down after opposition leader Geert Wilders, of the Party for Freedom (PVV), put it forward. Mr Wilders, said: "I say this to everyone: the Dutch deserve a referendum as well. "The Dutch should also be able to rule in favour or against the departure of the Netherlands from the European Union and the restoration of our national sovereignty and independence."

I say this to everyone: the Dutch deserve a referendum as well Geert Wilders

However, only 14 out of 150 MPs supported the motion - all 12 members of the PVV and two who had separated themselves from the party. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte had already made his feelings known about a referendum voting on the Netherlands leaving the EU.

Getty Mr Wilders had proposed the referendum

Reacting to Britons voting for Brexit last week, Mr Rutte said: "That would have major consequences for the Netherlands, our stability and the recovery of our prosperity. "I am absolutely against it. It would not be in the Dutch interest."

A poll carried out by Dutch news programme Een Vandaag two days after Britain's EU Referendum vote, revealed 54 per cent of Dutch people were in favour of having an EU membership referendum. However, it also showed only 48 per cent of people would vote to leave the EU.

Getty Dutch people rejected a referendum over an EU deal with Ukraine earlier this year

Getty Dutch PM Mark Rutte said Brexit was not helpful for Holland

In the Netherlands, citizens can only apply for an advisory referendum - which is what Britain's is. A Dutch referendum can only deal with treaties or laws already adopted but which have not yet come into force.

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Two months ago a majority of Dutch people voted against the EU agreement with Ukraine to establish political and economic ties. Mr Wilders has not been put off by the majority vote.