. >> at the scottish first minister alex salmond will form solid's first majority government. they were elected on a promise of referendum on independence. this is all but inevitable. >> devolving power from westminster was supposed to ensure scotland's power inside of the u.k., not insure its exit. as alex salmond starts his second term as prime minister, he says that independence is more near now than ever. how likely do you think that is will scotland will become an independent country? >> as near to inevitability as anything can be in politics. >> he said that an independent scholar would keep the queen as head of state, keep sterling as their currency, and keep sharing military bases with the u.k. he is no rush to realize his vision. he will have this referendum towards the end of his term because although he has the majority he needs here at hollywood, he would like more time to persuade a majority of scotts to say yes to independence. >> roughly a third of people prefer independence. if we look to see what powers people think the scottish parliament should have, there i