Consider to re-add python-gtk2 package into 20.04 LTS (focal) repositories as it is a dependency of many other packages

[Norbert]

The python-gtk2 along with python-glade2 are still widely used by many applications.
So it would be good if you include these packages into the focal repositories.

[Norbert (nrbrtx)]

Below is the list from 19.10 with this package available:

$ apt-cache rdepends python-gtk2
python-gtk2
Reverse Depends:
  pythoncad
  sabnzbdplus
  nautilus-dropbox
  idjc
  hijra-applet
  zescrow-client
  zenmap
  wifi-radar
  wicd-gtk
  volti
  virtaal
  tinyeartrainer
  tictactoe-ng
  tekka
  system-config-kickstart
  sozi
  smartpm
  simple-image-reducer
  screenkey
  rabbitvcs-core
  python-kiwi
  python-twisted-core
  python-sqlkit
  python-pycha
  python-nxt-filer
  python-notify
  python-lunch
  python-liblarch
  python-gtk2-dev
  python-keybinder
  python-hachoir-metadata
 |python-gtkspellcheck
 |python-gtkspellcheck
  python-gtksourceview2
  python-gtk2-doc
  python-glade2
  python-gtk2-dev
  python-gtk2-dbg
  emma
  python-gasp
  python-enchant
  python-cylc
  pyspread
  pybootchartgui
  pwrkap-gui
  prey
  pam-dbus-notify
  nut-monitor
  nicotine
  mirage
  mcomix
  magicor
  lptools
  key-mon
  jack-mixer
  gwakeonlan
  gtklick
  gtk-recordmydesktop
  gresistor
  gpxviewer
  gpsd-clients
  gourmet
  gnuradio
  gmountiso
  gimp-python
  gfceu
  gextractwinicons
  gespeaker
  gbirthday
  gameclock
  furiusisomount
  fslint
  ffrenzy
  directoryassistant
  driconf
  comix
  diffuse
  dia-common
  d-rats
  classmate-tools
  coccinelle
  claws-mail-python-plugin
  cherrytree
  chirp
  agtl
  ccontrol
  bluewho
  blueproximity
  bleachbit
  arandr

[Launchpad Janitor (janitor)]

Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.