Witch device do you own?
Never tested python version or software who needed python, but DietPi Strech is on testing since Aug. 2016 for some devices:
https://github.com/Fourdee/DietPi/issues/475
Stretch (Beta) | testers wanted
Can’t guarantee everything is working, but you can give it a shot.
Best practice is to use a new or other sd card to test and store the old working sd card installion aside.