As the ‘Wealth of Nations’ turns 250, it’s time for the Tories to reclaim their inheritance

Traditionally, the Conservative Party is the party of sound money and free enterprise.

From Pitt the Younger to Thatcher, its best leaders understood that prosperity stems not from state direction but from free individuals operating under the rule of law. When the party strays by embracing the mixed economy, accepting soft socialism, or losing the confidence to champion markets, the country suffers and the party loses.