crossbench

As a noun terms

is .

As an adjective crossbench is

of or pertaining to the crossbenches in the uk houses of parliament.

As adjectives the difference between independent and crossbench

is that independent is not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free while crossbench is of or pertaining to the crossbenches in the UK houses of parliament.

As a noun independent

is a candidate or voter not affiliated with any political party, a free thinker, free of a party platform.

As a noun crossbenches

is the seats in either house of the British parliament, or a similar assembly, used by members who do not vote regularly with either the government or the main opposition party.

As an adjective crossbench is

of or pertaining to the crossbenches in the UK houses of parliament.