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Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tories_(British_political_party)
TIL: The term “Tory” comes from the Middle Irish word “tóraí,” which means “outlaw” or “robber.” The name “Tory” was originally intended to be an insult, but it was eventually embraced by the party and its members.
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When they realised it most accurately described them. The Bastard Party was also mooted but deemed too obvious.
Oh how ironically accurate