diff --git a/libs/surfaces/websockets/feedback.h b/libs/surfaces/websockets/feedback.h
index 13f2aaba05..1a7a66704a 100644
--- a/libs/surfaces/websockets/feedback.h
+++ b/libs/surfaces/websockets/feedback.h
@@ -40,10 +40,6 @@ public:
 
 protected:
 	virtual void do_request (BaseUI::BaseRequestObject*);
-
-private:
-	PBD::EventLoop* _main_event_loop;
-
 };
 
 class ArdourFeedback : public SurfaceComponent