Add a directive called patches which takes a list of filenames that should be applied on top of the source tree during the pull stage, similar to how Debian packaging enables patching through local files in debian/patches/ and a series file that defines the patch order. Closes: #1587 - [x] Have you followed the guidelines for contributing? - [x] Have you signed the [CLA](http://www.ubuntu.com/legal/contributors/)? - [x] Have you successfully run `make lint && make test`? - [ ] Have you added an entry to the changelog (`docs/reference/changelog.rst`)? ---