Add python crate to workspace

**Is your feature request related to a problem or challenge? Please describe what you are trying to do.**
We should add the `python` crate to the workspace. This will involve some CI work.

**Describe the solution you'd like**
Add python crate to workspace

**Describe alternatives you've considered**
None

**Additional context**
None

Locate the workspace manifest and the existing CI configuration, then compare how other crates are registered and built. Add the python crate to the workspace and update CI so it is covered; done means the workspace and CI checks pass.

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