The Whigs and the Tories were England's principal political parties. The two were on opposing sides of the issues many times.
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The MP's that became known as the Tories were the King's allies in parliament. The Whigs, who were the opposition nicknamed the government 'Tories' originally as an insult after a notorious band of thieves and bandits from Donegal in Ireland.
Depending on the time frame you're referring too the answer can vary. Ideologically, republicans are conservatives, as are the Tories (the conservative party) so one could so they are most alike.