David Cameron triggered a war of words after challenging Eurocrats to cut their own pay instead of seeking more money from national exchequers.
After a summit in Brussels, the Prime Minister repeated warnings that Britain will block an EU budget deal in negotiations next month unless Brussels shows the same restraint as national authorities.
He added: "My favourite figure for the day... there is, I think, 16% of employees at the European Commission earning over €100,000 [more than £80,000].
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