diff --git a/src/skins/vector/css/matrix-react-sdk/structures/_TagPanel.scss b/src/skins/vector/css/matrix-react-sdk/structures/_TagPanel.scss
index d0a2f2bb0..7df0960c7 100644
--- a/src/skins/vector/css/matrix-react-sdk/structures/_TagPanel.scss
+++ b/src/skins/vector/css/matrix-react-sdk/structures/_TagPanel.scss
@@ -37,11 +37,6 @@ limitations under the License.
     align-items: center;
 }
 
-.mx_TagPanel .mx_TagPanel_clearButton.mx_AccessibleButton:focus {
-    filter: none;
-    background: rgba(255,255,255, 0.2);
-}
-
 .mx_TagPanel .mx_TagPanel_clearButton object {
     pointer-events: none;
 }