diff --git a/gnu/packages/python-xyz.scm b/gnu/packages/python-xyz.scm
index eb543ac5b6..ff905a09eb 100644
--- a/gnu/packages/python-xyz.scm
+++ b/gnu/packages/python-xyz.scm
@@ -5125,9 +5125,6 @@ reStructuredText external reference or timestamps.  It's primary purpose is to
 augment the changelog, but it can be used for other documents, too.")
     (license license:expat)))
 
-(define-public python2-rst.linker
-  (package-with-python2 python-rst.linker))
-
 (define-public python-sshpubkeys
   (package
     (name "python-sshpubkeys")