What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drive into thoroughfare, working for ex-party leader (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ST (synonym="street – thoroughfare") + URGE (synonym="drive") + ON (synonym="working") = STURGEON The answer is STURGEON.

Drive into thoroughfare, working for ex-party leader (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29474 | 5 Down | 2024-08-29 flower

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