I think it was a shrewd manoeuvre to demonstrate to the world that Scotland (recall that the primary target is world opinion) has not sought confrontation for its own sake, but has, rather, leant over backwards to be cooperative, mature and avoid dispute.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/politics/23235623.must-get-world-listen-pleas-independence/?ref=rss

'I used to live opposite him for a few years, he was a really nice guy and even leant me his hedge trimmer once.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12160573/Madness-frontman-Suggs-puts-north-London-home-market-1-5million.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

"I was there myself at the start so we both kind of leant on each other, and I could help him out with that because that's what I've experienced the last few years.

Source: https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/sport/football/it-gives-us-a-massive-lift-going-into-next-year-town-defender-golden-on-the-shaymens-wembley-win-4158978

This made it all the more relatable when the characters celebrated the holidays like a normal family; it leant the series a sense of authenticity, because the characters’ experiences represented realistic anxieties about the holiday season.

Source: https://collider.com/the-simpsons-bart-vs-thanksgiving/

We leant into loungewear during lockdown but we're not a loungewear brand anymore, we've developed a lot.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-designer-thrilled-bits-keir-27880305