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The former first minister, who resigned and quit as leader of the Scottish National Party before her arrest in June, said seeking a driver’s license at 53 had taken her out of her comfort zone.

The former SNP leader revealed her achievement on social media and expressed her hope it proves that its never too late in life to do something new.

Today was meant to be booming with fanfare. Amid the familiar ­mundanities of a ­Thursday, Scotland was supposed to be wrestling with its political destiny.

Party’s new leader must win back voters but also broaden support for Scottish independence, a key contradiction

Nicola Sturgeon insisted Humza Yousaf is doing a "fantastic job" as she arrived to cheers from supporters at the SNP conference in Aberdeen.

The former Scottish first minister arrived at the SNP conference in Aberdeen to a heros welcome of selfie requests, cheers and whoops. In contrast, the reception for her successor and current party leader Humza Yousaf has been somewhat more muted.

Michael Shanks, the new MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, swore an oath of allegiance to the King after arriving in the chamber.

Scotlands former first minister was mobbed by reporters and supporters at the partys annual gathering.

Nicola Sturgeon made an entrance at the SNP conference to applause, hugs and selfies.

EXCLUSIVE: How SNP bullying destroyed an MPs support for independence and Rishi Sunaks kindness restored her faith in politics.