GLOBAL coffee chain Starbucks was accused of hypocrisy today for claiming to have taken inspiration from Martin Luther King while spending millions of dollars on an anti-unionisation drive at its cafes across the United States.

Starbucks met widespread derision after it claimed to be “inspired by Dr MLK Jnr’s legacy” while inviting people to celebrate Martin Luther King Day, on which it said it would focus on supporting youth.

“We’re all better when we come together,” Starbucks posted on its official Twitter account as it spoke glowingly of “strengthening our communities.”