this is bbc news. i'm chris rogers. the headlines at six. two lorry drivers are charged with causing death by dangerous driving, after eight people were killed in the m1 crash. a change in policy on brexit, labour says britain should stay in the single market and customs union for a period after the leaving the eu. a minute's silence has been held at the notting hill carnival in west london to remember the victims of the grenfell tower fire. good evening and welcome to bbc news. in a moment we will have more on our top story on the m1 crash when we join clive myrie and viewers to bbc one for a news summary. but first labour has committed to keeping the uk in the single market and customs union during a transition period

after leaving the eu. writing in the observer, the shadow brexit secretary, sir keir starmer, said leaving both at once would be too risky. earlier i spoke to labour mp frank field. he said the party was still committed to a full brexit. jeremy is on a journey. where did he start and what did he say today? i have not been on a journey, i have campaignfor us to have not been on a journey, i have campaign for us to come out. people can keep the faith with those labour mps who campaigned to come out. we're not doing a u—turn or anything else, but we are also intent on getting the very best deal for britain. whatever it takes, however long it takes. they didn't vote for freedom of movement, they voted against it? no, they didn't, but they also know there is no point

establishing no freedom of movement if we haven't got a border control system that cannot control the borders. one thing we have to build as an advantage is a border control system so we can deliver on that pledge, but make it a strength, rather than say in 18 months, we will control our borders when everybody living knows we cannot control our borders now. why should we be able to do it in 18 months. let's turn it to an advantage. one of the things we have to build up during these negotiations will be proper border controls. secondly, getting rid of people who deny those border controls and inviting them to leave. thirdly, we don't want a skills gap, we want to build up, during these months and years ahead, and effective skills programme so that people with these very short

apprentices can make sure we have a skilled workforce, so that over the months, we control our borders and we make sure there are no skills vacancies in this country. it is a whole package. but the key thing in all of this is to convince people we are not kidding, we are not messing around, we are not trying to deceive them but we are committed to leaving and we have our head screwed on properly about how we should leave. two lorry drivers are charged with causing death by dangerous driving, after the m1 crash which killed eight people. among the dead, cyriacjoseph who was 52, described as a caring family man. afamily a family orientated man. very gentle person and a good friend of mine as well. he was just like a brother to me. labour says for the good of the economy, the uk must stay in the single market and customs union, during any transition, after brexit.

in america, catastrophic flooding after tropical storm harvey, turns houston's roads into rivers. thousands, have been rescued. a moment to remember the victims of grenfell tower, at the start of this year's notting hill carnival. and after all the hype, floyd mayweather sees off ireland's conor mcgregor, in the tenth round, in vegas. good evening. two lorry drivers have been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, after eight people in a minibus were killed in a crash on the m1 near newport pagnell yesterday. four others, including a five—year—old girl are still in hospital. the driver of the minibus who's among the dead, has been named as cyriacjoseph.

he was 52. his family and friends attended a church service today in nottingham. spencer stokes reports. a church service held this morning to remember cyriacjoseph. the minibus driver lost his life yesterday morning in a crash on the m1 that left six men and two women dead. today, his wife and children we re dead. today, his wife and children were at the church where tributes we re were at the church where tributes were paid. he was such a family orientated man. a genuine and friendly person. he was a good friendly person. he was a good friend of mine, just like a brother to me. friends wanted to share memories of this well—known churchgoer. as a community we stand firm. this is the concern we have, we have actually lost a very good friend. cyriac joseph we have actually lost a very good friend. cyriacjoseph lived on we have actually lost a very good friend. cyriac joseph lived on this quiet cul—de—sac on the edge of

nottingham. today, local people have discovered their neighbour lost his life while at work. one described him asa life while at work. one described him as a lovely man. another neighbour said he occasionally saw mrjoseph in the front garden playing cricket with his children. he was driving a minibus from his company abc travel when the collision happened near newport pagnell on saturday morning. two lorries, one from fedex and another we re lorries, one from fedex and another were involved in the accident. both companies have expressed sympathy for those who lost loved ones and to the four people, including a five—year—old girl, who were taken to hospital. today, an it company confirmed three of its employees died in the crash and another member of staff is seriously ill. both lorry drivers have been charged with eight counts of causing death by dangerous driving and four counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. one of them, who is 31 and

from evesham, has also been charged with drink—driving. he has been remanded in custody to appear in court tomorrow. the other driver, david wagstaff, 53 and from stoke—on—trent has been bailed to appear before magistrates next month. for the first time, the labour party has committed to keeping the uk in the single market and customs union, during any transitional period, after britain leaves the eu. the shadow brexit secretary, sir keir starmer, says withdrawing from both, at once, would be too risky. the shift in policy does mean the uk, continuing to accept the free movement of people. our political correspondent iain watson reports. labour's leadership have always been clear. they respect the results of the eu referendum, but they have been less clear about what sort of brexit they want. now the shadow brexit they want. now the shadow brexit secretary and the labour

leader have agreed on a direction of travel in the transitional period immediately after we leave the eu, oui’ immediately after we leave the eu, our current relationship will basically stay in place. writing in the observer, keir starmer says... that means we would seek to remain ina that means we would seek to remain in a customs union with the eu and within the single market during this period. it means we abide by the common rules of both. never mind talks between britain and brussels, asi talks between britain and brussels, as i understand it there has been intense negotiations with the labour's ranks to clarify their position. what does abiding by eu rules mean? it would mean the continuation of free movement of labour, making it difficult to control eu migration. how long would labour's transitional period actually last? the government is thinking in terms of two years, but we would not put a time limit on it. we need to reach an arrangement which protects the long—term trading relationship between britain and europe and jobs in this country. we

have to look at trading arrangements with the rest of the world. jeremy corbyn speaking at the edinburgh festival, but behind—the—scenes in labour there has been pressure on him to go further and commit to permanent single market membership. what people would now like to see, building on this important step forward , building on this important step forward, is for the labour party to commit to sink all union membership after the uk has left the european union. but some mps who voted to leave, disagree. jeremy is on a journey. where did he start and what is he saying today? i have not been ona is he saying today? i have not been on a journey, i campaign to come out. people can keep the faith with those of us labour mps who campaigned to come out and to know that we're not doing any ratting or you turning or anything else. at the last election, jeremy corbyn managed to pull off a delicate balancing

act, appealing to both remain and leave voters. this might be more difficult for him to repeat as he clarified his position on brexit. in america, more than 1000 people have been rescued from rising floodwaters in houston in texas. the heavy rain has been described as "catastrophic" and a major emergency has been declared, with hundreds still stranded. our correspondentjames cook in is houston. james? thanks very much. across this city right now, an unprecedented crisis is unfolding. hundreds of rescues crisis is unfolding. hundreds of rescu es a re crisis is unfolding. hundreds of rescues are taking place at this very moment and we have just heard this weather event is on a scale never before recorded in history, with the possibility of rainfall reaching up to 50 inches, the most ever seen in this state. harvey arrived in houston with a vengeance, no harvey arrived in houston with a vengeance, no longer packing the

full force of a hurricane, but still deadly. in 2a hours, more than two feet of rain fell on the fourth largest city in the united states. the results are devastating. it appears to be one of the worst floods houston have ever had. we are measuring it in feet, not inches. houston has ground to a halt and with the rain still coming down, the waters still keep on rising. police are urging people not to venture out, not to risk their lives. this is why. pedro told us he was almost slept away. my truck got stuck so i had to find a way to come home. i have to walk over there and to the rescue boat. i was helping somebody else. there are rescues happening just up there? yes. the storm has crippled transport on people struggling. it is hard to believe that this is the richest nation on earth. you get a sense here ofjust how quickly this situation is unfolding. the flooding, clearly

caught these drivers by surprise and still the rain is coming down with no sign of it stopping. the authorities are struggling to cope and are calling for more boats to be sent in. more than 2000 people in need of rescue have called the emergency services and the mayor is trying to stem a sense of panic. we are coming to you. we want people to know in this city, if you are there, there is a need, we will get to you. isimply there is a need, we will get to you. i simply ask you remain calm, remain a little patient. ok, but we will get to you. 16 years ago, the city was devastated by the most serious flooding in its history. already, this is looking worse. the 51st notting hill carnival has opened in west london, with the release of doves and a minute's silence observed, in memory of those who died in the grenfell tower disaster in june. firefighters and paramedics were among those who bowed their heads in tribute.

carnival—goers have been asked to wear something green, to remember those affected by the tragedy. elaine dunkley is there. you can see the streets of notting hillare you can see the streets of notting hill are packed. the sound systems are playing music and the smell of chicken wafting through the air. there are those glorious outfits but today has also been hugely emotional. as well as celebration there has been commemoration. much of today has been about honouring the lives of 80 people who died in the lives of 80 people who died in the grenfell tower disaster and many more who became homeless. # when you are down... it started with a song to heal broken hearts. a promise of strength. reunited. and

then... with the joyous sounds and vibrant colours of carnival, they celebrated the lives of those taken by tragedy. many wore green the grenfell, akala symbolising growth and renewal. it is in honour of the victims. i have got my own relatives who died. we love the carnival. they love the carnival. we participated every year and we would go to her house, people come from europe, people would come all over to her house, maybe 16 people sleeping on the floor. at times those watching we re the floor. at times those watching were overwhelmed, saddened because of those who once had a front row seat to the biggest street party in europe but with laughter and love, carnival paid respect in the way it knows how. to bring us together in a

caring community, we are one community and together we are much more successful. together we celebrate the best of britain. there have been moments of reflection, stillness and solitude, as well as gratitude for those who saved lives. carnival has had its roots firmly within this community. it was started in the 1960s by west indian immigrants who were facing racism, poor housing and inequality. much of this still resonates on the streets of notting hill today. we have had a minute's silence and everything. everyone held that minute in the madness. good spirit right now. notting hill carnival will always celebrate freedom, but in the shadow of grenfell, it has a new purpose, asa of grenfell, it has a new purpose, as a voice of a community trying to heal. let's get the sport now.

floyd mayweather says he has retired for good after defeating conor mcgregor, the mixed martial arts specialist. the irish vitas switch sports to take on the american. the money spinning fight was stopped in the tenth round. 50 wins, no defeat. floyd mayweather jr confirmed his position as one of the all—time greats in a fight that surpassed expectations. a sense of hope, anticipation and hope had built throughout the day with irish fa ns built throughout the day with irish fans turning the city green. built throughout the day with irish fans turning the city greenm built throughout the day with irish fans turning the city green. if he can land one of his left and shots, you can do it. floyd mayweather was without support. put your money where your mouth is. when the bell

rang, mcgregor urged all guns blazing. but then his first professional boxing contest, the pace and skills of floyd mayweather tired out the irishman. by the ninth round, mcgregor‘s legs were wobbling. the next round saw the end ofa wobbling. the next round saw the end of a fight that has interlinked daily—macro intrigued and the pulsed in equal measure because of the amount of money involved. some people believed it would be a farce, but it was far from it. but the controversies remain about a fight that was unapologetically put on for the money. it was a great learning experience. i am very happy. of course i would love to have one. great showman delivered entertainment, but with the cheques cashed and the hype at an end, the circus has now left town. liverpool beat arsenal 4—0 to

condemn arsenal to a second straight premier league defeat in the season. mane scored the pick of the goals that puts them second in the table. chelsea beat everton 2—0 and burnley grabbed a late goal to draw with totte n ha m. grabbed a late goal to draw with tottenham. in the scottish premiership, dundee and hibernian drew. lewis hamilton has trimmed the gap to sebastian vettel after winning the belgian grand prix. he won his fifth race of the season, holding off a late challenge from the german driver, to win his 200th formula 1 race. there is more sport on the bbc sport website, including england, struggling against the west indies in the cricket. that's it. there's more throughout the evening on the bbc news channel, and i'll be back with the late news at 5 past ten. now on bbc one it's time for the news where you are. bye for now.

hello, this is bbc news. a man has been questioned on suspicion of murder after the body of a toddler was found in a house in manchester. the child was found by police after reports of a domestic disturbance. a man is being questioned on suspicion of murder. a woman is being treated in hospital for serious injuries. naomi cornwell reports. it was here the body of a toddler was found alone in an empty house. police were called just after midnight following reports of a domestic incident. when officers arrived, they were told a man and woman had left the house and gone to hospital. but when they went in, they discovered the body of a young boy. it is a harrowing case. there is an impact on the local community and sympathies are with the friends and sympathies are with the friends and family and the community. we are

working hard with the family and the community to provide reassurance and support. neighbours said they are devastated. sick to find out it was a child. i have onlyjust found out through the press. it is horrible, horrible feeling. i am sure everybody shares the same views. shock more than anything else. it's not known how the boy died. the woman is being treated in hospital for serious injuries. at 31—year—old man is being questioned on suspicion of murder. this afternoon, greater manchester police said they had been called to a domestic incident at the same house on friday. the force is expected to repair itself to the independent police complaints commission because of the earlier contact with the household. a self—styled indian guru, gurmeet ram rahim singh, is due to be sentenced on two charges of rape tomorrow. his conviction sparked violence

in north india on friday. 38 people were killed and more than 200 others were injured. thousands of police and troops have been deployed to try to prevent further violence. some of gurmeet ram rahim singh‘s followers are travelling to rohtak, where he is now being held. our south asia correspondent, justin rowlatt is at his wh‘tt