it was todo with their link/care for the working class (generally doing manual labour etc in industrial britain) they appeal to this "lower" class and thus took on the name Labour.
They stand for the working class, creation of jobs, investment in health and education and keeping the government active in the economy. The party was originally founded to get Trade Unions...
Being an Independent does not mean being a member of The Independent Party, it means not being a member of any party.There are a number of parties that have the word "independent" or "independence"...