David North (politician)

David North MBIM (born 1942) is a British politician, a former Minister in the Isle of Man Government.

He was born in Bradford of Manx parents and educated at Douglas High School.

He then pursued a career abroad before returning as Managing Director of John North Ltd, J Smylie & Sons Ltd, and Chairman of House & Home Ltd.

He was also the Isle of Man correspondent for the Financial Times.

He held several ministerial positions under both Sir Miles Walker and Donald Gelling.