package python2.7 2.7.15~rc1-1 failed to install/upgrade: installed python2.7 package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit status 1

[Darius Paduch]

errors with python-minimal prevent upgrades

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 18.04
Package: python2.7 2.7.15~rc1-1
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.15.0-23.25-generic 4.15.18
Uname: Linux 4.15.0-23-generic x86_64
ApportVersion: 2.20.9-0ubuntu7.2
AptOrdering:
 libpython2.7-minimal:amd64: Install
 NULL: ConfigurePending
Architecture: amd64
Date: Fri Jun 15 17:18:01 2018
ErrorMessage: installed python2.7 package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit status 1
InstallationDate: Installed on 2018-06-15 (2 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS "Bionic Beaver" - Release amd64 (20180426)
Python3Details: /usr/local/bin/python3.6, Python 3.6.5, unpackaged
PythonDetails: /usr/local/bin/python2.7, Python 2.7.15, unpackaged
RelatedPackageVersions:
 dpkg 1.19.0.5ubuntu2
 apt 1.6.1
SourcePackage: python2.7
Title: package python2.7 2.7.15~rc1-1 failed to install/upgrade: installed python2.7 package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit status 1
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)

[Launchpad Janitor (janitor)]

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