Civil rights activists have flocked to the UK en masse in a bid to pay homage to Tory leader Michael Howard - acclaiming him as the "new Martin Luther King."
Howard's publication of his set of personal beliefs last week has drawn praise from activists around the world.
"I truly believe that Mr Howard is a prophet put on this earth to inspire us with his poetic vision," said Ken Doughty, one activist from the US-based Evangelical Rights movement. "Not since Washington 1963 have we been blessed with words sent directly from Heaven."
Plans are now afoot for Howard to present his beliefs live in Hyde Park next week in a dramatic reconstruction of King's famous ‘I have a dream' speech.
Dance record labels said they would definitely be interested in using the tape of Howard's speech as a sample for future releases.
"We've got plans to release an ‘I Believe' 12" house/techno promo to UK club DJs before May," said Perfecto Records boss Donny Flambo. "It could be the summer hit of 2004."
Meanwhile, Anglican Church leaders have blasted Howard for publishing his beliefs without mentioning religion.
"It's disgraceful," said one Anglican bishop. "Mr Howard has the presumption to list his personal beliefs to all and sundry but not once does he assert his belief in the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost."
